Allows the ball to momentarily pass through the basket
Backboard
Rectangular structure, 6m x 4m
Where the basket is attached
Made of hardwood
Painted white
Assist
The manner of passing the ball to a teammate that leads to directly to a field goal
Backboard
The rectangular structure, 6x4, where the basket is attached
Back court
The area from midcourt line to the endline farthest from the offense basket
Ball Handler
The player with the ball; usually the point guard at the start of a play
Blocked shot
The successful deflection of a shot by touching a part of the ball on its way to the basket, thereby preventing a field goal
Blocking
The use of a defender's body position to legally prevent an opponent, the opposite of charging
Boxing Out
A player's attempt to positions his body between his opponents and the basket to get rebounds to prevent the opponents from doing so
Center Court
The circular area at the midcourt from which jump balls are taken
Charging
An offensive foul which occurs when an offensive player run into a defender who has established position
Dead ball
Any ball that is not alive, occurs after each successful field goal or free throw attempt, after any official whistles or if the ball leaves the court; it stops the play which is then resumed by a jump ball, throw-in or free throw
Dribble
A player repeatedly pushes, taps or bats the ball toward the floor with on hand to cause the ball to bounce back up to either of his hands; used to advance the ball or keep control of it
Dunk
An athlete creative shot used to intimidate an opponent when player close to the basket jumps and strongly throws the ball down into it
Defensive rebound
A rebound made by a player o defense
Double team
Two teammates join efforts in guarding a single opponent
Elbowing
A violation, when player vigorously or excessively swings his elbows, even if there is no contact; it is a foul if contact is made. And even an automatic ejection, if that contact is above shoulder level
Endline
The boundary line also called the baseline behind each basket
Fake or feint
A deceptive move to throw a defender off balance and allow an offensive player to shoot or receive a pass. Players use their eyes, head or any other part of the body to trick an opponent
Free Throw
An unguarded shot taken from the foul line by a player whose opponent commits a personal or technical foul, it is worth 1 point
Fragrant foul
Unnecessary or excessive contact against an opponent
Foul
Action by players which break the rules, but are not floor violations, penalized by a change in possession or free throw opportunities. (Personal Foul or technical foul)
Shot clock
A clock that limits the 24 seconds to a team which has to shoot the ball
Traveling
A floor violation, called walking, which occurs when the ball handler takes too many steps without dribbling it
Time out
A play temporarily suspended by an official or at the request of a team to discuss strategy or respond to an injured player 20 seconds, 30 seconds and full time out
Transition
The shift from offense to defense
Zone defense
A defense used extensively by a team, where each defender is responsible for an area of the court and must guard any player who enters that area
Dribbling- is the way of progress with the ball of an individual to get free from the opponent or get proper position in passing or shooting.
Passing- it allows both players who are on the team to take control of the ball and move around the court while passing a player.
Shooting- throwing the basketball toward the hoop.