Basketball Honor Terms

3. A blocking move by an offensive player, by standing beside or behind a defender, to free a teammate to shoot, receive a pass, or drive in to score.
5. The end line on a basketball court.
8. A team attempts to move the ball up court and into scoring position as quickly as possible.
9. A violation of the rules that occurs when a player holding the ball illegally moves one or both of his feet.
12. The area from the midcourt line to the end line for the team defending the basket.
14. A personal foul which is judged to be premeditated.
15. To hinder (or obstruct) an opponent's action(s).
16. The defense that tries to force the opponent to make errors by guarding them closely.
17. A jump ball is a method used to begin or resume play in basketball. It is similar to a faceoff in ice hockey.
20. Is any shot that misses the basket completely and does not hit either the net, rim, or backboard.

1. dribble A violation in which a player dribbles (bounces) the ball, clearly holds it with a combination of either one or two hands (while either moving or stationary), and then proceeds to dribble again without first either attempting a field goal or passing off to a teammate.
2. Any basket not made while attempting free throws.
4. An offensive foul, when the offensive player runs into a defender who has already established a position.
6. If a player commits five personal fouls over the course of a game.
7. The player passes the ball to a teammate by bouncing the ball off the floor.
8. The area from the midcourt line to the end line for the team that is trying to score the basket.
10. The act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw.
11. The board behind the hoop/basket.
13. The legal method of advancing the ball by oneself.
18. A type of defensive tactic in which each player is assigned to defend and follow the movements of a single player on offense.
19. To trick or deceive an opponent.