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Which term refers to when a player passes the ball to a teammate and immediately cuts towards the basket to receive a return pass?
What is the term for a shot in which the player jumps off one foot and shoots the ball while in the air?
What is the term for a shot in which the player throws the ball down through the basket with one or both hands?
______ is the act of passing the ball to a teammate who then scores a basket without the ball touching the ground again.
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______ is the act of shooting the ball by jumping off one foot and releasing the ball while in the air.
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______ is a violation that occurs when a player illegally touches the ball while they are out of bounds.
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Study Notes
Basketball Terms and Definitions
- To pass: The act of throwing or bouncing the ball to a teammate, crucial for offensive plays.
- To dribble: Bouncing the ball while walking or running; essential for maintaining possession and maneuvering on the court.
- To travel: A violation occurring when a player takes too many steps without dribbling the ball, resulting in a turnover.
- To shoot: Attempting to score by throwing the ball at the hoop; can include different styles like layups and jump shots.
- A turnover: When a team loses possession of the ball, often due to violations or defensive plays by the opposing team.
- A foul: An infraction involving illegal physical contact with an opponent; results in free throws or loss of possession.
- To be ejected: A player is removed from the game, usually due to a serious foul or unsportsmanlike conduct; often occurs after a player fouls out.
- The player fouled out: When a player accumulates a specific number of fouls (usually five or six), forcing their exit from the game.
- To assist: A pass that directly leads to a score, showcasing teamwork and offensive strategy.
- To steal: Gaining possession of the ball from an opponent, typically through good defensive timing and skill.
- To rebound: Collecting the ball after a missed shot, essential for gaining possession and initiating new plays.
- Give and go: An offensive play where a player passes the ball and immediately moves towards the basket to receive a return pass.
- Hook shoot: A one-handed shot taken while the player is facing away from the basket, often used by taller players.
- Jump shoot: A shot taken while jumping in the air, allowing for better angle and elevation to score.
- Field goal shoot: Any shot that counts for points (not free throws); can be worth two or three points.
- Slam dunk: A powerful shot where a player jumps and scores by forcefully putting the ball through the hoop; typically very exciting and visually impressive.
- Lay up: A close-range shot taken while moving toward the basket, often executed with little defensive pressure.
- Out of bounds: A state where the ball or player has crossed the boundary lines of the court, resulting in a stoppage of play.
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Test your basketball knowledge with this quiz on basic basketball terms and actions. From passing to shooting, fouls to steals, see how well you know the language of the game. Can you identify these basketball actions and their corresponding terms?
