BASKETBALL

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  1. 2. A shot attempted in the final seconds and made after the shot clock has expired.
  2. 4. When you hit a player in the act of shooting.
  3. 7. basketball term used when a player forces a turnover from an opponent by taking the basketball from them or deflecting a pass.
  4. 9. The process of using one hand to repeatedly bounce the basketball off the floor
  5. 10. When a stationary player has possession of the basketball, they're allowed to move one foot around as long as their other foot stays in contact with the floor at all times.
  6. 11. The process of passing the basketball from out of bounds into the court.
  7. 14. Coaches have a certain number of them per quarter or half depending on the league their coaching in.
  8. 15. A shot attempt that doesn't hit the rim or the backboard.
  9. 16. involves a player setting a stationary block on their teammate's defender.
  10. 18. This is an advanced pass that involves the player with the basketball looking one direction and pass another direction.
  11. 19. The term is used when a player makes a shot that doesn't hit anything except the net.
  12. 20. is a stat that's awarded to the player who gains possession the basketball after a missed field goal attempt.
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  1. 1. When a player who was off the court swaps with a player on the court
  2. 3. occurs when a players loses possession of the basketball before a shot attempt.
  3. 5. An offensive foul that's called when an offensive player runs into a defender who has established position.
  4. 6. To move one’s pivot foot illegally or taking three steps without dribbling the ball.
  5. 8. is an electronic countdown timer used to increase the pace of a basketball game.
  6. 12. An uncontested shot 15 feet from the basket directly in front
  7. 13. An exciting play involving a player catching a pass in the air and finishing with a layup or dunk before landing back on the court.
  8. 17. A basketball shot when the shot is taken while the player is jumping away from the basket.
  9. 21. To score by putting the ball directly into the basket with one or two hands.