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Air Ball
A shot that completely misses the rim and backboard.
Alley-oop:
A pass to a teammate who jumps to catch the ball and score.
Assist
A pass that directly leads to a teammate scoring.
Backboard
The rectangular board behind the hoop.
Back Court
The half-court opposite the team's basket.
Baseline Pass
A pass thrown parallel to the baseline.
Box Out
A defensive maneuver to position oneself between an opponent and the basket.
Defensive Rebound
Rebounding the ball after a missed shot by the opposing team.
Between the Legs Dribble
A dribbling move where the ball is passed between the player's legs.
Change of Pace Dribble
A dribbling technique that alternates between fast and slow speeds.
Double Dribble
A violation that occurs when a player dribbles the ball with both hands simultaneously or after stopping the dribble.
Blocked Shot
A defensive play where a player deflects a shot attempt.
Chest Pass:
A pass thrown from the chest to a teammate
Double Team
A defensive tactic where two defenders guard one offensive player.
Bounce Pass
A pass that bounces on the floor before reaching the receiver.
Crossover Dribble
A dribbling move where the ball is switched from one hand to the other.