Terms Flashcards
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What is an assist?
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A pass to a teammate who then scores
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What is an air ball
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A shot that completely misses the backboard or rim of the basket
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What is defence?
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The team trying to stop the other team from scoring
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What is a dunk?
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To throw the ball down into the basket with the hand above the level of the rim
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What is a fast break?
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Dribbling or passing the ball towards the basket before the defends can set up
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What is man-to-man?
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A defensive strategy where everybody is assigned a person to guard
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What is offense?
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The team trying to score
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What is a turn over?
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The loss of the ball without a shot being taken
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What is zone defence?
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A defensive strategy where everybody guards an assigned area
