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1-9. 1 on 1: Action that occurs when one particular player competes against another player on a basketball court, ultimately to win a game.. 1-1-2-1 press defense: Basketball strategy that emphasizes defensive pressure as well as traps near the corners, ultimately to create turnovers or at minimum, to disrupt offensive scoring opportunities near the basket or near perimeter areas of the court.
References 0–9 2-for-1 A strategy used within the last minute of a period or quarter, in which the team with possession times its shot to ensure that it will regain possession with enough time to shoot again before time runs out. Applicable in competitions that use a shot clock (all except NFHS in most US states). 3-and-D Any player, typically not a star, who specializes mainly in three ...
May 1, 2024 · A play where one player throws the ball near the basket to a teammate who jumps, catches it in mid-air, and scores in a single motion. It showcases precision passing and high-flying athleticism. #2 And-One. Occurs when a player gets fouled while making a shot and the shot goes in.
2 - Numerical short-form way of referring to the player at the shooting guard position. 3 - Numerical short-form way of referring to the player at the small forward position. 3-Second Violation - A violation that can occur in distinct ways for both the offense and the defense respectively.
The act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. A blocking move by an offensive player, by standing beside or behind a defender, to free a teammate to shoot, receive a pass, or drive in to score. An area on a basketball court underneath the basket bounded by the endline, the foul line and ...
Basketball Glossary. Air Ball: The ball misses the hoop and backboard entirely. Alley-oop: A high arc pass to a teammate in a position near the basket to leap and score. Alternating-possession rule: A rule in which teams take turns possessing the ball after stopped plays. Assist: A pass that sets up a score.
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This document provides definitions for over 100 basketball terms and concepts. It begins with an introduction that basketball terminology can be found in alphabetical order and to contact the author if a term is missing. It then lists and defines numerous basketball terms concisely in alphabetical order, ranging from basic terms like assist, backcourt, and basket to more advanced concepts like ...
