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According to the definitions, a dunk involves throwing the ball upwards into the basket.
According to the definitions, a dunk involves throwing the ball upwards into the basket.
False
The free-throw line and the foul line refer to the same thing.
The free-throw line and the foul line refer to the same thing.
True
A flagrant foul results in the fouled player automatically being awarded free throws.
A flagrant foul results in the fouled player automatically being awarded free throws.
False
An offense rebound occurs when a team grabs its own missed shot off the backboard or rim.
An offense rebound occurs when a team grabs its own missed shot off the backboard or rim.
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The shot clock limits how long a team can hold the ball without shooting before a violation occurs.
The shot clock limits how long a team can hold the ball without shooting before a violation occurs.
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A crossover dribble involves switching the ball from one hand to the other behind the player's back.
A crossover dribble involves switching the ball from one hand to the other behind the player's back.
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The high post is a physical area marked on the court near the free throw line.
The high post is a physical area marked on the court near the free throw line.
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$10 + 5 = 17$ is a true mathematical statement.
$10 + 5 = 17$ is a true mathematical statement.
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A charging foul is called when an offensive player runs into a stationary defender.
A charging foul is called when an offensive player runs into a stationary defender.
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The officials include the referee, umpire, and any coaches on the sidelines.
The officials include the referee, umpire, and any coaches on the sidelines.
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Study Notes
Basketball Terminology
- ASSIST: The last pass to a teammate that leads directly to a field goal.
- BACKBOARD: The rectangular structure to which the basket is attached.
- BACKCOURT: The area from the midcourt line to the end line furthest from the offense's basket.
Fouls and Violations
- BLOCKING: Using the defender's body position to illegally prevent an opponent's advance.
- CHARGING: An offensive foul that occurs when an offensive player runs into a defender who has established position.
- FLAGRANT FOUL: Unnecessary or excessive contact against an opponent.
- FLOOR VIOLATION: A player's action that violates the rules but does not prevent an opponent's movement or cause harm.
- FOUL: Actions by players that break the rules but are not floor violations.
Game Play
- CROSSOVER DRIBBLE: When a ball handler dribbles the ball across his body from one hand to the other.
- DUNK: When a player close to the basket jumps and strongly throws the ball down into it.
- FAST BREAK: A defensive rebound by a player who immediately sends an outlet pass toward midcourt to his waiting teammates.
- FREE-THROW: An unguarded shot taken from the foul line by a player whose opponent committed a personal or technical foul.
Game Phases and Areas
- DEAD BALL: Any ball that is not live, stopping play which is then resumed by a jump ball.
- END LINE: The boundary line behind each basket.
- INBOUNDS: The area within the end lines and sidelines of the court.
- JUMP BALL: Used to start the game, overtime periods, and sometimes to restart play.
- LOOSE BALL: A ball that is alive and not in the possession of either team.
- OUT OF BOUNDS: The area outside of and including the end lines and sidelines.
Players and Officials
- GUARDS: The 2 players on each team who are the smallest on the court.
- OFFICIALS: The table officials, referee, and umpire who control the game, stop, and start play, and impose penalties for violations and fouls.
Scoring and Possession
- DEFENSIVE REBOUND: A rebound of an opponent's missed shot.
- OFFENSE REBOUND: A rebound of a team's own missed shot.
- PERIOD: Any quarter, half, or overtime segment.
- POSSESION: To be holding or in control of the ball.
- REBOUND: When a player grabs a ball that is coming off the rim or backboard after a shot attempt.
Other Key Terms
- HIGH POST: An imaginary area outside of the foul lane.
- OVERTIME (OT): The extra period(s) played after a regulation game ends tied.
- PERIMETER: The area beyond the foul circle away from the basket.
- PERSONAL FOUL: Contact between players that may result in injury or provide one team with an unfair advantage.
- SHOT CLOCK: A clock that limits the time a team with the ball has to shoot it.
- SUBSTITUTE: A player who comes into the game to replace a player on the court.
- TRAVELING: A floor violation when the ball handler takes too many steps without dribbling, also called walking.
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Test your knowledge of basketball terms and definitions with this quiz. From assists to charging, see how well you know the terminology used in the game of basketball.
