Basketball Terms

Some common basketball terms.

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The name of the game.
When two teammates join efforts in guarding a single opponent.
The area between the midcourt line and the end line closest to the offense's basket.
The rectangular structure, 6' x 3 1/2', to which the basket is attached.
A shot where the ball is first bounced (or banked) off the backboard before going in the basket.
The team without the ball.
The team with the ball.
The thing attached to the backboard through which points are scored.
The 94' x 50' area bounded by 2 sidelines and 2 end lines
To make a shot.
The main ball handler.
An unguarded shot taken from the foul line by a player whose opponent committed a foul.
The area from the midcourt line to the end line furthest from the offense's basket.
The boundary line behind each basket - also called the end line.
When a player grabs a ball that is coming off the rim or backboard after a shot attempt.
bouncing the ball to move it up the court.
The last pass to a teammate that leads directly to a field goal.
The player on the team who jumps for the ball at the beginning.
The successful deflection of a shot.
Actions by players which break the rules but are not floor violations.