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Baseline: The chalk line at the farthest ends of the court indicating the boundary of the area of play.

Baseliner: A player who plays around the baseline during play and relies on the quality of his or her ground strokes.

End Line: The boundary line that runs the width of the field along each end.

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

Down Screen: A move by an offensive player toward the baseline to set a screen for a teammate.

Clock-Down Cut: A cut toward the baseline by a helpside forward.

Midcourt Area Marker: One of four lines extending 3 feet in from a sideline, 28 feet from and parallel to a baseline.

Blocks: The square markings six feet from the baseline on each side of the lane.

Outfield: The portion of the playing field that extends beyond the infield and is bordered by the first and third baselines.

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