Fade:A screen play in which the screener moves, or “fades,” to the perimeter — usually the
Free throw: A shot made from the foul line after a foul has been called. Also called a “foul shot.”
Foul:A rules violation that usually involves illegal physical contact with an opponent.
Hand check: An offensive foul in which the defender tries to prevent his opponent from scoring by keeping a hand on him.
Intentional foul: A foul committed on purpose.
Lane:The rectangular area below the basket on either end of the court that is painted a different color. Also called the “key” or “paint.”
Mismatch: A situation in which a smaller or slower defender is guarding a bigger or faster offensive player. This is good if you’re on offense — bad if you’re not.
Offense: The team with the ball. They try to score.
Pass:To give the ball to a teammate.
Play:An organized plan for a team to follow.
Playbook: A grouping of all the plays a single team may use.
Post up: To position your body against a defender, with your back to the basket, in an effort to get into a good position to receive a pass.
Rebound: To get control of the ball after a missed shot.
Rock:The basketball.
Roll:The most common type of screen play. The screener will move, or “roll,” to the basket with the intention of receiving the pass for the easy layup or dunk.
Screen: To position yourself between a teammate and his defender in an effort to get your teammate open for a shot. Also called a “pick.”
Slip:A screen play in which the screener will come and set the pick momentarily, and then quickly move, or “slip,” back to the basket, looking for the pass and easy score.
Steal:To take the ball from an opponent.
Switch: A defensive tactic in which two defenders switch the players they are guarding when a screen play is attempted against them. This helps reduce the effectiveness of the screen play but may lead to a defensive mismatch.
Triple Threat: An offensive stance that puts the ballhandler in a position where he has three options: pass, shoot, or drive.
Turbo: A quick burst of speed.
Turnover: To lose possession of the ball because of an offensive error or foul.
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