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Reserve

Player sitting on the team bench ready to enter the game.

Responsible for calling violations and fouls, levying penalties, signaling goals.

Gather in and gain control of a missed shot; a missed shot that is retrieved. Whenever a shot is missed, […]

Offensive move where the player has his back to the ball. Takes place usually by the block near the basket.

When an offensive player moves just one foot while leaving the other foot in the same place in an effort […]

Offensive player’s foot that must remain stationary and touching the floor while he/she is in possession of the ball until […]

When a player throws the ball to a teammate on offense. Different types of passes include chest passes, bounce passes, […]

Play used in attempt to get the ball in play or create a scoring opportunity on an inbound pass either […]

Term used when offensive player is unguarded by defense and free for a shot.

Team in possession of the ball.