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The playing surface for the game, usually made of wood, with markings for the different zones and lines.
Paint
Baseline
Backboard
Court
Usually the tallest player, playing near the basket, focusing on blocking shots, rebounding, and scoring in the paint.
Power forward
Shooting guard
Small forward
Center
A strong and athletic player who plays near the basket, responsible for rebounding and inside scoring.
Small forward
Shooting guard
Power forward
Center
A versatile player who can score from both inside and outside, and also play defense against multiple positions.
Small forward
Center
Shooting guard
Power forward
Typically a strong shooter and scorer.
Power forward
Small forward
Shooting guard
The primary ball-handler and playmaker
Shooting guard
Small forward
Point guard
The official who enforces the rules of the game.
Referee
Timekeeper
Assistant coach
One of the five players who begins the game on the court.
Assistant coach
Substitute (or sub)
Starter
A player who starts the game on the bench but can be substituted in
Coach
Bench player or sub
Starter
The painted area under the basket
Three-point line
Paint
Basket
The countdown timer that limits the amount of time a team has to attempt a shot.
Shot clock
Scoreboard
Buzzer
The circular metal hoop through which the basketball must pass to score points.
Paint
Backboard
Rim
The rectangular board behind the rim where players aim their shots to score points.
Scoreboard
Backboard
Rim
To defend against an opponent's shot attempt by jumping and swatting the ball away.
Block a shot
Shoot a basket
Commit a foul
Score a layup
To retrieve the basketball after a missed shot, either offensively or defensively.
Set a screen
Score a three-pointer
Rebound the ball
Commit a foul
To take possession of the basketball from an opponent without fouling.
Set a screen
Steal the ball
Block a shot
Drive to the basket
