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Baseline: Also called the end line. This line extends across both ends of the court behind the baskets.

Basket: Consists of the rim and the net.

Behind The Back Dribble: A basic move in which the ballhandler simply bounces the ball behind the back to the opposite hand, but note that the ball is not intended to go around the body as in the basic 'wraparound.' . . . View Full Definition

Behind-The-Back: Behind-the-back passes are passes dealt to a target behind the passer's back. Usually done to confuse the defender, behind the back passes can either be bounced off the floor or passed direc . . . View Full Definition

Between The Legs Dribble: A dribble through the legs from one to another.

Blind: A pass from a ball handler who does not see the receiver, but is estimating where he should be.

Blind Pass: Also known as a no-look pass, the blind pass is performed when a player looks in one direction but passes the ball to his target in another direction. Blind passes are risky and infrequently . . . View Full Definition

Blocked Shot: Deflection of a shot by touching part of the ball on its way to the basket.

Blocking: The use of a defender's body position to legally prevent an opponent's advance; the opposite of charging.

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

Bounce Pass: The bounce pass is a fundamental and very effective passing technique. This pass consists of one player passing the ball to a teammate by bouncing the ball off the floor with great energy. B . . . View Full Definition

Box Out: Establish and maintain a rebounding position between the basket and your opponent.

Boxing Out: A player's attempt to position his body between his opponents and the basket to get rebounds and prevent the opponents from doing so.

Carrying: You may not dribble the ball with both hands at once or turn the ball over in your hands. You'll be called for carrying if you do. This is also called 'palming'. To avoid this offense, be su . . . View Full Definition

Catch and Face: Technique for receiving a pass and squaring up to the basket; similar to the triple-threat position.

Catch and Shoot: A play in which a player receives a pass and shoots it immediately without squaring up so that the defender cannot react in time. Used by teams with great perimeter shooters, such as the Ind . . . View Full Definition

Center: Often the tallest player on the team. Normally plays close to the basket and is responsible for getting rebounds and blocking shots.

Change of Pace Dribble: Alternately slowing down and speeding up in order to penetrate past a defender.

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