Basketball

Basketball

Terms of or pertaining to the game of basketball which involves two teams of five players trying to work together to accumulate points by shooting or dunking a ball through a basket. The team with the most points by the end of the game wins.

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in the paint

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(basketball term) being in the foul lane area which is painted a different color.

inbounds

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(basketball term) the area within the end lines and sidelines of the court; also the act of bringing the ball into this area by means of a throw-in.

incidental contact

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(basketball term) minor contact usually overlooked by officials.

inside shooting

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(basketball term) shots taken by a player near or under the basket.

jump ball

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(basketball term) 2 opposing players jump for a ball an official tosses above and between them, to tap it to their teammates and gain possession; used to start the game (tip-off) and all overtime ...

keepaway game

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(basketball term) a tactic used by the team that is leading near the end of the game to keep the ball from its opponents to prevent them from scoring while using up time off the game clock; also ...

key or keyhole

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(basketball term) the area at each end of the court consisting of the foul circle, foul lane and free-throw line; named for the shape it had years ago.