Which are the test items of AAHPERD Basketball skills test?
A. Speed Spot Shooting
B. Passing
C. Jumping and turning in the air
D. Defensive movements
E. Control dribble
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) The AAHPERD (American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance) Basketball Skills Test is designed to evaluate various fundamental skills essential for basketball performance.


A. Speed Spot Shooting: Speed Spot Shooting assesses a player’s ability to quickly and accurately shoot the basketball from designated spots on the court within a specified time frame. This test measures shooting accuracy, speed, and consistency under pressure, reflecting a player’s proficiency in scoring from different positions on the court.

B. Passing: Passing evaluates a player’s skill in executing various types of passes, including chest passes, bounce passes, overhead passes, and one-handed passes. Passing proficiency is essential for facilitating ball movement, initiating offensive plays, and creating scoring opportunities for teammates.

C. offensive plays effectively.



D. Control dribble: Control dribble measures a player’s ball-handling skills, including dribbling with both hands, changing direction, protecting the ball from defenders, and maintaining control while moving at varying speeds. Dribbling proficiency is crucial for maintaining possession, advancing the ball, and creating scoring opportunities while under defensive pressure.