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