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  1. 5. Offensive strategy where a player positions themselves near the basket with their back to the defender, looking to receive the ball for a scoring opportunity.
  2. 7. A member of the coaching staff responsible for assisting the head coach in various tasks, such as game planning, player development, and scouting.
  3. 8. Action of securing possession of the basketball after a missed shot, often by jumping and grabbing the ball off the backboard.
  4. 9. Describes a defensive strategy where players apply pressure on the offense for the entire length of the court, from baseline to baseline.
  5. 11. Basketball position typically responsible for directing the team's offense and facilitating scoring opportunities.
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  1. 1. Area of the basketball court behind the half-court line, typically where guards play offense.
  2. 2. Defensive strategy where two players work together to guard a single offensive player, often trapping them near the sideline or baseline.
  3. 3. Loss of possession of the basketball to the opposing team due to a mistake such as a bad pass or traveling violation.
  4. 4. A move that results in a player pivoting with one foot while keeping the other stationary, typically to face the basket for a shot.
  5. 6. A type of pass in basketball where the ball is thrown to the receiver with enough force that it bounces on the court once before reaching them.
  6. 10. Refers to the area of the court where the ball is passed back into play from out of bounds after a stoppage in play.