![]() Penetration – When the ball is passed or dribbled into the defense toward the basket. Passing lane – The imaginary line between two players where the ball can be passed. The passer should be able to see the receiver's chest area, so she might need to take a couple dribbles in a direction that allows her to be in a position to see her teammate's chest and avoid the defenders' hands in the passing lane. Passing angles – If a ball handler wants to make a good pass to a teammate and avoid a turnover, she must first make sure she has a good angle for the pass. A team might do this to pull the defense to one side of the court so a strong offensive player can go one-on-one to the basket. Overload – Positioning more players on one side of the court than the other. Overhead pass – A two-handed pass made with the arms held above the head. Outlet pass – A pass made by a rebounder to a teammate out on the wing to start the fast break to the other end of the floor. Open – When an offensive player is unguarded. One-on-one – Two players going head to head, with one on offense and the other on defense. On balance – The preferred stance for players with feet about shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent, on the balls of the feet prepared to move in any direction. It's another way of saying, "swish." Basketball Terminology O Nothing but net – When a player shoots a ball that drops straight through the basket without hitting anything but the net. Make it, Take it – During pick-up games, when a player or team scores they get possession of the ball again. Lower (see Deeper) Basketball Terminology M Low percentage shot – A shot that isn't likely to go in the basket because it's out of the shooter's range or the shooter is closely guarded, rushed, or off balance. Loose ball – A ball that's loose on the floor and isn't controlled by either team. Lay up – A shot taken near the basket immediately following a cut or drive. Key – The area inside the free throw lane. ![]() A jump stop allows the receiver to have either foot available for a pivot foot. Jump stop – When a player receives a pass, she should catch the pass after jumping off one foot and landing with both hitting the floor at the same time. Jump shot – A shot taken when the shooter leaves the ground with both feet and shoots the ball at the peak of her jump. Jab fake (or Jab step) – Before putting the ball on the floor, the ball handler takes a quick, short jab step toward his defender, forcing him back on his heels, in order to dribble past him. Basketball terminology J-Z Basketball Terminology J If you're looking for defensive terms, click here. It includes offensive-related words and more general terms. This alphabetical list continues where basketball terms A-I left off. Some is technical.īut once you understand the terms, the game makes a lot more sense. ![]() More basketball terminology for coaches, players and fans of the game.īasketball is just like anything else.
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