Basketball Terms

1. A violation that occurs when a player dribbles the ball with two hands simultaneously or stops dribbling and then dribbles again.
6. when a player initiates illegal contact with an opposing player
10. the arc that is around the key
11. A violation occurring when a player with the ball takes a step without dribbling
12. Also known as the paint, lane, or free throw lane.
13. the number 1 or 2 position on the court
14. Unsportsmanlike behavior, obscenities, obscene gestures, and evening arguing
16. A team defense in which each player is responsible for defending an area of the court

2. The offense has ten seconds to bring the ball up or it results into a_____
3. The procedure for starting play at the beginning of a game or an overtime period.
4. A footwork technique in which a player keeps one foot in contact with a “spot” on the floor while moving the other foot to adjust the position
5. A loss of possession of the ball by means of an error or violation
6. how many player can be on the court at one time for each team
7. An unguarded shot taken from behind the free point line after a foul.
8. the number 3 or 4 position on the court
9. The act of gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot
15. the number 5 position on the court