Rim Metal circle that holds the net. To score, the ball must go through the circle from above. The rim is […]
Shooting Guard The shooting guard is the team’s best shooter. She can make shots from long distance. The shooting guard also is […]
Shot Clock Time limit for offensive team to take a shot. The NBA uses a 24-second shot clock. If the offensive team […]
Small Forward The small forward plays against smaller and larger players. They roam all over on the court. Small forwards can score from long […]
Steals A steal occurs when a defensive player forces an offensive player to turn the ball over, resulting in a change […]
Three-Point Shot The NBA introduced the 3-point shot in the 1979-80 season as a way to reward players for making shots from […]
Turnover A player is charged with a turnover if they lose possession of the ball to the opposing team before a […]
