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Shooter: A game where the primary gameplay mechanic is shooting at things.

First Person Shooter: Used in reference to the point of view in a video game. In a first-person game, the player sees the game world through the eyes of the player character. By contrast, in third-person games, t . . . View Full Definition

Flier: (also perhaps 'flier lie, flyer, shooter, jumper') a shot that flies further than desired as a result of decreased backspin, usually resulting from long grass (but also could be water) betwe . . . View Full Definition

Balloon: (more commonly 'ballooning', also 'upshooter, upshooting') excessive climbing or lifting of a shot beyond its normal trajectory, usually into the wind and usually causing the shot to fall sh . . . View Full Definition

Screened Shot: Goaltender's view is blocked by players between he and the shooter.

Jumper: To provide a temporary circuit around a component or other circuit A device that anables this action

Shortside: The side of the goal closest to the shooter.

Fade Away: A fade away shot is variation on a set jump shot in which the shooter attempts his shot leaning backward, creating the effect of 'fading away' from his defender. This makes it more difficult . . . View Full Definition

One and One: A free-throw attempt awarded for certain violations that earns the shooter a 2nd attempt only if the first is successful; also called 'One Plus One'.

Live Ball: Any ball that is in play, whether it is a player's possession or not. The ball is live during plays from scrimmage and free kicks, including kickoffs.