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Frontcourt: The offensive area of the court from the midcourt line to the baseline. Also the positions played by the forwards and center.

Midcourt Line: The line in the middle of the court that separates the frontcourt from the backcourt.

Half-Court Press: Defensive pressure applied as soon as the opposing team takes the ball into the frontcourt.

Half-Court: When a team takes the time to develop a play in its frontcourt, such as the give-and-go or screening play.

Guards: The two players who typically move the ball from the backcourt into the frontcourt and then position themselves farthest from the basket.

Downcourt: Moving from the backcourt toward the frontcourt, or toward the offensive basket.