Basketball Slang Terms

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A shot that fails to make it to the hoop

When a player gets fouled while in the act of shooting but still scores the basket. He then gets the opportunity to attempt one free throw

Post player who gets the ball passed to him and never passes back out to the perimeter player.

The foul line

A basket late in the game that seals a victory

To shoot or dunk directly in an opponent's face

A player who has spent a lot of time in the gym perfecting his basketball skills

To foul a player. Also known as "hammer"

When a player performs a play that is reminiscent of Michael Jordan

This area in front of the basket is also known as the "key" or the "lane"

To dunk over another player. This word came about because photos for posters are made from these types of plays

Another word for the basketball

A player's shooting motion

A versatile mid-sized player who can play more than one position

When the lane is crowded with multiple defenders

An offensive player bringing up the rear on a fast break who may get into position for a better shooting opportunity on a pass from the leader

A dunk where the player brings the ball to his waist and raises it back up in a circular motion

Often said by the defensive player who appears to have cleanly blocked a shot but instead is called for a foul

When a player makes a move that causes the defender to stumble or fall

Refers to a player guilty of a three-second violation in the lane