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Basketball Vocabulary

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A pass to a teammate that leads directly to a goal.
A
Assist
A board behind the basket, off which the ball may rebound.
B
Backboard
A net fixed on a hoop used as the goal.
B
Basket
To stop the movement of an opponent, or stop an opponent's pass or shot.
B
Block
A pass that bounces off the floor before it reaches the receiver.
B
Bounce pass
A two-handed pass thrown from chest height.
C
Chest pass
A violation whereby a player dribbles the ball with two hands, or stops and restarts the dribble.
D
Double-dribbling
To bounce the ball repeatedly with one hand while running or walking.
D
Dribble
A fast, strong dribble directly to the basket in an effort to score.
D
Drive
A rule violation.
F
Foul
A free shot taken as the result of a foul by the opposing team.
F
Free throw
The round metal rim from which a basketball net is suspended.
H
Hoop
A shot taken while both of the player’s feet are off the ground.
J
Jump shot
A shot taken close to the basket that is usually banked off the backboard and into the basket.
L
Lay up
A pass thrown from over the head, to clear a defender or for added power.
O
Overhead pass
An extra five-minute period played when the game is tied after four quarters.
O
Overtime
A foul that involves illegal physical contact such as blocking, charging, elbowing or holding.
P
Personal foul
To get control of a ball that has come off the rim or backboard after a failed shot attempt.
R
Rebound
An official who calls violations and fouls, gives penalties, signals field goals, and stops and starts play.
R
Referee
A shot taken with both feet on the floor in a set position.
S
Set shot
To throw the ball in an attempt to score a goal.
S
Shoot
A high jump shot in which the ball is thrust down through the hoop.
S
Slam dunk
A foul called against a player or coach for unsportsmanlike conduct such as arguing with a referee.
T
Technical foul
A violation of moving with the ball without dribbling correctly.
T
Traveling
Loss of the ball to a member of the other team without taking a shot.
T
Turnover
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4 Comments
nerdalert
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Level 89
Apr 26, 2024
Please accept "double dribble". Love your quizzes!
arjaygee
+1
Level 77
Apr 26, 2024
Added. Thank you!
SweetDizaster63
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Level 60
Dec 25, 2025
Way too much time allowed. Good job though.
arjaygee
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Level 77
Dec 26, 2025
Glad you enjoyed the quiz. I strive to include enough time to accommodate quiz takers who might have casual, but not expert, knowledge of the subject.
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