Playing Terms Flashcards
Half of court, contains opponent’s basket
Back Court
defensive player guards within 3 ft of player+ball
Closely guarded
ball is out of play
dead ball
When is it out of play? (5)
violations, out of bounds, fouls, substitution, ball is in basket supports
team trying to get ball
Defense
after dribbling, holds ball in hands then dribbles again
Double dribble
half of court with a team’s basket
front court
putting ball in play by tossing it up between 2 opponents at beginning of game
jump ball
team with ball
offense
basket for which team is shooting
own basket
throwing bouncing, handing, rolling ball to another
pass
player with ball steps 1+ time with one foot with the other foot kept in the same place
pivot
illegal movement while holding ball
traveling