Basketball Flashcards
a legal means of moving with the ball by using a continuous series of bounces using one hand or the other, but never both at once
A dribble
throwing the ball either one-handed or two-handed to another player on the team) to advance the ball down the court
A pass
Guard closely
Press
Catching the basketball after it hits the rim or backboard without going in the basket
Rebound
cause the offensive team to execute a poor pass or make an error that allows the defense to gain possession of the ball
Turnovers
a method of putting the ball into play by tossing it into the air between two opponents who must try to gain control of the ball by tapping it to a teammate
Jumpball
is scored when a ball enters the basket and passes down through it. This counts as two points. There is also a three point field goal which is scored when the shooter shoots from the three point line, located farther away from the basket
Field goal
Taken while player is an air
Jump shot
A shot taken from very near the basket following a dribble and a leap toward the
basket
Layup
Pushing ball downward through basket
Dunk
When one breaks the rules or has illegal contact with an opponent
Foul
Pushing holding
Personal foul
Offensive player running into a player standing still
Charging
Moving into path of dribbling player causing body contact or rough play
Blocking
Delaying game, unsportsmanlike conduct, illegal substitutions, using for than 5 timeouts
Technical
