DEFINITION
Dribble
The action of bouncing the ball on the floor while moving or standing still.
A pass that directly leads to a teammate scoring a basket
Assist
Rebound
When a player retrieves the ball after a missed shot attempt.
When a team loses possession of the ball to the other team, such as by a bad pass, traveling, or a steal
Turnover
Layup
A close-range shot taken by driving to the basket, usually off the backboard.
When a player positions themselves to block a defender, allowing a teammate to get open.
Screen/pick
Free throw
An unopposed shot taken from the free-throw line, usually awarded after a foul.
A quick offensive play where the team advances the ball up the court to score before the defense can set up
Fastbreak
A defensive strategy where each player is responsible for guarding a specific opponent.
A defensive strategy where players guard an area of the court instead of specific opponents
Zone Defense