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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passing

Sports; Basketball

This is a ball movement method of the team in an offense phase, which refers to transferring the ball from one player to another in order to have an opening to establish a free shot attempt.

dribbling

Sports; Basketball

The continuing act of bouncing the ball down towards the court floor with one hand while walking or running, and is one of the rules of the game to avoid from a travelling violation.

blocking

Sports; Basketball

This is the action made by a player through deflecting the ball and altering its direction away from the basket successfully from a shot performed by an opponent to make some score points.

shot clock

Sports; Basketball

This is used to determine the time used for the entire game, including overtime periods and designed to increase the pace of the game. It has a standard time of 45 minutes per game.

basketball court

Sports; Basketball

This is a place used in playing basketball by two opposing teams, consists of a flat surface and a rectangular floor line and markings usually made from concrete, maple, or wood materials.

point guard

Sports; Basketball

Known as the "one", one of the most standard positions and specialized role in a basketball game.Required to lead the team's offense by holding the ball and making sure that it comes to the good ...

shooting guard

Sports; Basketball

Known as the off guard or the "two", a player who produces a very high mass of shots on offense, primarily long- rated; and guards the opponent's best perimeter player on defense.