Basketball Glossary
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Field Goal: A basket made while the ball is in play.
Field Goal Percentage: The percentage of converted field goal attempts.
Finger Roll: A finger roll is performed when a player shoots the ball with one hand during a layup and then lifts his fingers, rolling the ball into the basket. The rotation produced provides the ball wi . . . View Full Definition
Fish-Hook Cut: A change-of-direction cut that takes the shape of a fish hook and is used as a pressure release.
Five-Second Violation: When passing the ball inbounds after gaining possession, players have five seconds to get the ball to a teammate.
Flagrant Foul: Unnecessary or excessive contact against an opponent.
Floor: The area of the court within the end lines and sidelines.
Forwards: Two players generally positioned closer to the basket than the guards. They often assume a floor position along the perimeters of the free-throw lane and maneuver both inside and outside.
Foul: Actions by players which break the rules but are not floor violations.
Foul Lane: Usually just called 'the lane' or 'the paint.' The painted area bordered by the end line and the foul line, outside which players must stand during a free-throw; also the area an offensive p . . . View Full Definition
Foul Line: The line 15 feet from the backboard and parallel to the end line from which players shoot free-throws.
Foul Trouble: Players who accumulate too many fouls during the course of a game are said to be in foul trouble. Players who commit five fouls in high school and college or six fouls in the NBA are disqual . . . View Full Definition
Free Agent - Restricted: An NBA player whose contract has expired and who may negotiate with any team, but his original team retains the right of first refusal to make an offer at least 125% of the player's previous . . . View Full Definition
Free Agent - Unrestricted: An NBA free agent who is not subject to the right of first refusal; he must have completed at least his 2nd contract and have more than 5 years in the NBA, or he must have been fired ('put o . . . View Full Definition
Free Throw: An unguarded attempt to score from a line 15 feet from the basket.
Free Throw Line: See the basketball glossary term 'foul line'.
Free Throw Percentage: The percentage of converted free throw attempts.
Front Pivot: Moving forward while turning on the pivot foot.
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