Basketball Glossary
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Charging: An offensive foul which occurs when an offensive player runs into a defender who has established position.
Chest Pass: This pass is performed best by stepping towards your target with one foot, then pushing the ball out towards their chest with two hands while turning the hands over, ending with the thumbs p . . . View Full Definition
Chin It: The position of the ball after a rebound: directly under the chin with the elbows and fingers up.
Clear Out: When an offensive player leaves an area so the ball handler has more room to maneuver.
Clock-Down Cut: A cut toward the baseline by a helpside forward.
Control Dribble: A low dribble used when closely guarded.
Court: The area on which a basketball game is played; bounded by 2 sidelines and 2 end lines, containing a basket at each end.
Court Vision: A player's ability to see everything on the court during play ‹ such as where his teammates and defenders are set up ‹ which enables him to make better choices in passing; a highly desirable . . . View Full Definition
Cross Screen: A lateral move by an offensive player to set a screen for a teammate.
Crossover Dribble: When a ball handler dribbles the ball across his body from one hand to the other. Also called 'rocking the baby.'
Crossover Step: An offensive move consisting of a jab step followed with a step in the opposite direction.
Curl Cut: A cut off a screen toward the basket; is used when the defender is trailing the cutter.
Cut: An offensive move to elude a defender or drive to the basket.
Cylinder: The imaginary area directly above the basket where goaltending or basket interference can occur.
Dead Ball: Any ball that is not live; occurs after a successful field goal or free-throw attempt, after the whistle is blown, and if the ball leaves the court.
Defense: The team without the ball; also the act of trying to stop the opponent from scoring.
Defensive Rebound: A rebound by a player on defense.
Disqualification: A player is disqualified after reaching five personal fouls in high school and college and six fouls in the NBA. Both players and coaches can also be kicked out of a game for many offenses s . . . View Full Definition
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