Sports - Basketball

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a defensive strategy in basketball where each player guards a specific offensive player throughout the game

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

(basketball) a shot taken from the free-throw line as a penalty for a foul, with no defenders allowed to interfere

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

(basketball) the act of moving without dribbling the ball, resulting in a turnover

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

(basketball) a penalty for unsportsmanlike behavior or rule

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

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

(basketball) a throw made by pushing the ball from the chest using both hands directly to a teammate

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

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

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

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

a move where a player stands still to block a defender and help a teammate get open

a shot where the ball bounces off the backboard before going into the basket

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

a one-handed shot made by swinging the ball in an arc over the player's head toward the basket

a defensive move where two players exchange their assignments to better guard their opponents