Basketball terminology

4. When a player stops by landing with two feet hitting the floor simultaneously. The player can then choose which foot to pivot on.
5. When a player turns on one foot in order to change direction.
7. When a rule is broken.
10. Where a jump ball takes place at the beginning of the game
11. The act of illegally interfering with an opponent during play. They can be either personal, or technical
12. Interchanging of players from off court with those on court. This is done during breaks in play.
16. The act of retrieving the ball from the opposition or making it harder for the opposition to score.
17. The act of illegally interfering with an opponent during play
18. A misdirection ploy using body language and the ball to fool the opponent.
19. A violation occurring when a player walks or runs with the ball without dribbling.
20. The most efficient, commonly used pass
22. Bouncing the ball with one hand. Either hand can be used but not both at the same time.
24. The out of bounds line behind the backboard at each end of the court.
26. When your team has the ball

1. The goal. It has a hoop (metal ring) with a net hanging from it. The hoop is attached to a backboard 3.05m above the court surface.
2. A type of basketball shot using the backboard as an aid to place the ball in the ring. It occurs when a player is near the ring
3. Used to commence play at the start of the game. The basketball is tossed into the air between two players by the referee and they jump to tip the ball to a teammate for possession.
6. A pass in which the ball is bounced once between the passer and the receiver.
8. After being fouled by an opponent, a player gets one or more of these
9. A stance that gives the offensive player the option to shoot, pass or dribble the ball.
13. The rectangular board from which the basketball ring is suspended.
14. When a shot hits the hoop or backboard and misses the basket players will compete to catch it.
15. An official who makes sure that the rules of the game are followed.
21. Any error or foul that gives the ball to another team.
23. When a player turns or pivots into the path of another player who is attempting to rebound the ball.
25. The playing area for basketball. It is 28 metres long and 15 metres wide.
27. The team’s leader. They educate and develop players, determines player positions and apply strategy and plans for games.