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zone offense
An offensive pattern of play designed to attack (score against) a particular zone defense.
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alternating-possession rule
The possession arrow changes direction after each held ball situation, alternating which team gets possession of the ball.
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assist
A pass that immediately precedes and sets up a scored basket.
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backboard
The rectangular or fan-shaped board behind the basket.
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backcourt
The half of the court that is opposite a team’s offensive basket; the court a team is attempting to defend.
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ball handler
The player with the ball; usually the point guard at the start of a play.
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ball side
The half of the court from the middle to the sideline where the ball is currently located. May also be referred to as the ‘strong side’.
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bank shot
A shot where the ball is first bounced (or banked) off the backboard at such an angle that it then drops into the basket.
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baseline
The boundary line behind each basket; also called the endline.
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basket
Attached to the backboard, it consists of a metal rim 18″ in diameter suspended 10′ from the floor, from which a 15-18″ corded net hangs, and through which points are scored; also used to refer to a s [..]
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