A-Z Of Basketball Terms

A

An unblocked shot that fails to hit the rim or backboard

B

A shot that hits the rim and bounces off

C

An offensive foul when the ball carrier rushes into a non-moving defender

D

An assist

E

The court area where the free throw line meets the 3 second lane

F

A shot made from anywhere on the court,does not include free throws

G

Someone who shoots the ball too many times

H

The end of the first half

I

To be in the back of the court ready to block a shot

J

An overhead shot taken whilst jumping

K

The free throw lane and the free throw circle together

L

A close range shot using one hand to bank the ball off the backboard

M

A Travelling violation

N

The largest men's proffesional basketball league in the USA

O

A pass thrown by a rebounder to start a fast break

P

Throw the ball to a team-mate

Q

Double-digit figures in four positive statistical categories

R

To have one's shot blocked

S

A Shot taken without leaving the floor

T

To move one's pivot foot illegally

U

A travelling violation when the ball carrier jumps vertically into the air and does not get rid of it before landing

V

An infraction of the rules other than a foul

W

When the basketball gets stuck between the rim and the backboard

Z

A Defence in which each player is responsible for an area of the court