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a variation of basketball adapted for players with disabilities who use wheelchairs, played with similar rules and objectives

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layup
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(basketball) a shot taken close to the basket where the player lays the ball into the hoop

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dunk
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a high-energy shot in basketball where a player jumps and forcefully puts the ball through the basket

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jump shot
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(basketball) a shot taken while jumping in the air, typically outside the paint area, to score points

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(basketball) a shot made from beyond the three-point line, worth three points

Ex: She attempted three-pointer to extend their lead .
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an offensive play in basketball where one player sets a screen for a teammate with the ball, then moves toward the basket for a potential pass or shot

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rebound
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the act of a player retrieving the ball after a missed shot or free throw in basketball

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(in basketball) to position oneself between an opponent and the basket to secure a rebound

Ex: She boxed out her rival and grabbed the rebound .
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a defensive strategy in basketball where each player guards a specific offensive player throughout the game

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a defensive strategy where two players from the defending team focus their efforts on guarding a single offensive player

Ex: When LeBron drives to the basket , he often draws double team.
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(basketball) a shot taken from the free-throw line as a penalty for a foul, with no defenders allowed to interfere

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a timer used in sports, particularly basketball, that gives teams a limited time to shoot

Ex: Time was running out on shot clock, so they attempted a long-range shot .
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traveling
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(basketball) the act of moving without dribbling the ball, resulting in a turnover

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a rule violation in basketball where a player dribbles the ball with both hands simultaneously or stops dribbling and then resumes dribbling again

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(basketball) a penalty for unsportsmanlike behavior or rule

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a successful scoring shot made during regular play, excluding free throws

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a pass where the ball is thrown to the floor so that it bounces to a teammate in basketball

Ex: During practice , they focused on improving bounce pass accuracy .
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(basketball) a throw made by pushing the ball from the chest using both hands directly to a teammate

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fake pass
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a deceptive move in basketball where a player pretends to pass the ball to mislead the defender

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a defensive strategy in basketball where three players form a triangle shape to guard against the offense's scoring opportunities

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a defensive strategy in basketball that combines elements of different defensive tactics, such as zone and man-to-man defense

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charging
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an offensive foul in basketball where an offensive player runs into a stationary defensive player

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push shot
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a one-handed basketball shot released with a pushing motion rather than a typical two-handed shot

Ex: push shot floated softly into the basket .
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hook shot
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a one-handed shot made by swinging the ball in an arc over the player's head toward the basket

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