One of the five players who begins the game on the court.
Starter
Substitute (or sub)
Assistant coach
To break a rule by making illegal physical contact with an opponent, resulting in a penalty for the team.
Score a layup
Commit a foul
Block a shot
Drive to the basket
A personal foul committed by a defensive player against an offensive player in the act of shooting.
Shooting foul
Offensive foul
Defensive foul
Unsportsmanlike foul
Usually the tallest player, playing near the basket, focusing on blocking shots, rebounding, and scoring in the paint.
Shooting guard
Center
Power forward
Small forward
______ a foul
shoot
commit
dribble
complete
To defend against an opponent's shot attempt by jumping and swatting the ball away.
Commit a foul
Shoot a basket
Block a shot
Score a layup
The countdown timer that limits the amount of time a team has to attempt a shot.
Buzzer
Shot clock
Scoreboard
The primary ball-handler and playmaker
Point guard
Shooting guard
Small forward
To position oneself to impede the movement of a defender guarding a teammate.
Commit a foul
Block a shot
Set a screen
Swat a shot
To take possession of the basketball from an opponent without fouling.
Set a screen
Block a shot
Drive to the basket
Steal the ball
To move the basketball by bouncing it repeatedly with one hand while moving around the court.
Drive to the basket
Steal the ball
Swat a shot
Dribble the ball
_____ a jump shot
make
steal
dribble
commit
_____ a three-pointer
execute
shoot
create
do
A strong and athletic player who plays near the basket, responsible for rebounding and inside scoring.
Power forward
Small forward
Center
Shooting guard
______ a layup
make
score
steal
shoot
The circular metal hoop through which the basketball must pass to score points.
Rim
Paint
Backboard
_____ the ball
execute
drive
block
dribble
A versatile player who can score from both inside and outside, and also play defense against multiple positions.
Small forward
Center
Power forward
Shooting guard
A foul committed with excessive force or intent to injure an opponent.
Blocking foul
Defensive foul
Intentional foul
Flagrant foul
To retrieve the basketball after a missed shot, either offensively or defensively.
Score a three-pointer
Commit a foul
Set a screen
Rebound the ball
The official who enforces the rules of the game.
Referee
Timekeeper
Assistant coach
The painted area under the basket
Three-point line
Basket
Paint
To score by shooting the basketball while jumping.
Rebound the ball
Score a layup
Make a jump shot
______ to the basket
execute
steal
drive
shoot
The playing surface for the game, usually made of wood, with markings for the different zones and lines.
Baseline
Court
Backboard
Paint
A player who starts the game on the bench but can be substituted in
Bench player or sub
Starter
Coach
To provide a pass to a teammate that directly leads to a made basket.
Shoot a basket
Score a layup
Assist on a basket
_____ a shot
block
steal
dribble
commit
A foul committed for taunting, trash-talking, or excessive celebration.
Flagrant foul
Offensive foul
Unsportsmanlike foul
Defensive foul
A foul committed by a player involving illegal physical contact with an opponent. This includes pushing, holding, charging, and illegal use of hands or arms.
Offensive foul
Personal foul
Defensive foul
Shooting foul
The rectangular board behind the rim where players aim their shots to score points.
Scoreboard
Rim
Backboard
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