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Net

The cord, 15 to 18 inches long, that hangs from the rim of the basket.

National Basketball Association.

Divides the court in half. Offensively, once the ball crosses the mid-court line it becomes a boundary line reducing the […]

Area near the block and basket on either side of the lane.

A live ball not in a possession of either team.

Shot taken close to the basket, generally off the backboard.

The painted area between the end line and the free-throw line near each basket. Players line up outside of this area […]

Pass to happen after a stoppage in play. Offensive player stands out of bounds and has 5 seconds to pass […]

Basket or rim.

Shot that is likely to score, usually taken from a spot close to the basket.