Basketball Vocabulary

1. A term used when a team reaches a certain number of fouls (10+), granting the opposing team free throws.
3. A penalty given to a player for unsportsmanlike conduct, resulting in free throws for the opposing team.
5. A free shot awarded after a foul, worth one point.
7. A pass to a teammate that directly leads to a score.
8. A type of foul that involves excessive or violent contact.
10. A violation in which a player dribbles, stops, and then dribbles again.
12. An offensive strategy that involves quickly moving the ball down the court to score before the defense is set.
13. The area of the court opposite from where the ball is located.
14. A violation where a player touches the ball on its downward arc toward the basket.
15. A type of violation where a player moves their hand under the ball while dribbling.

2. A screen set away from the ball to free a teammate for a shot.
4. A foul committed by a player on purpose, often to stop the clock or disrupt the game.
6. Moving both feet without dribbling the basketball.
9. When a player pushes, holds, or makes illegal physical contact with an opponent.
11. A term used when a team reaches a certain number of fouls (7-9), granting the opposing team free throws.
12. A shot taken from anywhere on the court (while time is running)that is worth two or three points.