Basketball Glossary
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Posting Up: The process of getting into post position.
Power Forward: Usually the bigger, stronger forward who plays close to the basket and is responsible for rebounding and inside scoring.
Power Lay-Up Shot: A lay-up used when closely guarded.
Power Stop - Drive: Power drive is a continuous shooting move in which a player stops dribbling and makes a huge leap forward, while securing the ball in both hands from the dribbling hand, then making a layup. . . . View Full Definition
Pull-Back Dribble: A dribble used to avoid defensive pressure or traps.
Pump Fake: A pump fake is a feigned attempt at a jump shot, restrained before the feet leave the ground. The pump fake is a fundamental move in basketball, used to cause defenders to jump (known in bas . . . View Full Definition
Push Pass: Used to pass through or past a defender who is guarding closely.
Putback And Tip-In: A putback describes a situation where a player secures an offensive rebound then immediately scores a basket. If the player secures the rebound while in the air, to be considered a putback t . . . View Full Definition
Quadruple Double: When a player racks up double-digit figures in four of five offensive categories (scoring, assists, blocked shots, steals or rebounds) during the course of a game. See also triple double.
Rebound: Securing the ball off the backboard or the rim after a missed field goal or free-throw attempt.
Reverse Dribble: A dribble move used to change directions. Also called a spin dribble.
Reverse Pivot: Stepping backward while turning on the pivot foot.
Rocker Step: An offensive move consisting of a jab step followed by a step backward; the player can either shoot or drive, depending on the movement of the defender.
Screen: An offensive player who stands between a teammate and a defender to give his teammate the chance to take an open shot.
Screen and Roll: When an offensive player screens for the ball handler and then rolls toward the basket.
Shallow Cut: A change-of-direction cut; also called a fish-hook cut.
Shape Up: A term used to describe the movement of the screener toward the ball after the screen has been set.
Shoot Off The Dribble: A shot taken while driving to the basket.
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