Assists An assist is a pass that leads directly to a made basket for a teammate, therefore assisting in the completion […]
Backboard The board that the basket is attached to. Usually made of fiberglass or wood. In the NBA, the backboard is […]
Traveling A violation in which a player takes too many steps without dribbling the ball. Also: walking.
Technical Foul The penalty for a violation of conduct, such as abusive language or fighting. Each technical foul awards a free throw […]
Pump Fake A fake in which a player motions as if about to shoot the ball but holds back, hoping the defender […]
Pick-and-Roll A play in which an offensive player sets a pick, then “rolls” toward the basket and takes a pass from […]
Goaltending A violation in which a player interferes with a shot while the ball is on its downward arc, pins it […]
Give-and-Go A fundamental play in which one player passes to a teammate, then cuts to the basket to receive a return […]