Descriptions
The elevated vertical board from which the hoop projects
The most basic shot in basketball; use the backboard
A pass used to cover very long distances
A pass used for very long distances, but with higher velocity
Either of the two goals in basketball
A common pass the utilizes the floor
A common pass aimed at the torso of another player
Term for dribbling the ball from the front to the back of the body
Repeatedly bouncing the ball on the floor
A common shot usually taken 5 to 50 feet away from the basket
- Backboard: The elevated vertical board from which the hoop projects
- Layup: The most basic shot in basketball; use the backboard
- Full-court pass: A pass used to cover very long distances
- Fast break pass: A pass used for very long distances, but with higher velocity
- Basket: Either of the two goals in basketball
- Bounce pass: A common pass that utilizes the floor
- Chest pass: A common pass aimed at the torso of another player
- Behind the back dribble: Term for dribbling the ball from the front to the back of the body
- Dribbling: Repeatedly bouncing the ball on the floor
- Jump shot: A common shot usually taken 5 to 50 feet away from the basket