Held Ball When a player from each team has a hold of the ball. A jump ball will determine which team gets […]
Jump Ball Referee throws the ball into the air and a player from each team tries to tap the ball to a […]
Personal Fouls A personal foul is any violation of the rules of the game that involves personal contact with an opposing player. […]
Plus/Minus A stat that measures a player’s impact on the game by calculating the change in the score (plus or minus) […]
Point Guard The point guard is the fastest player. His job is to run the offense. The point guard is the team’s […]
Points Points are used to keep track of the score during a game and determine the winner at the game’s conclusion. […]
Points in the Paint These are point scored from inside the key, an area on the court near the basket that is usually painted […]
Power Forward The power forward does many of the things a center does. She plays near the basket, rebounds, and defends taller players. But power forwards also take longer shots than centers.
