Basketball Vocabulary

1. A ball that is not in play.
3. The offensive team gives the ball up to the defense.
5. A basket made when the ball is in play.
7. A quick advance by the offense toward a position to shoot or receive the ball.
11. The total number of fouls by a team before going over the limit and giving the other team free-throws.
13. When one teammate throws the ball to another teammate.
14. The person with the ball takes 2 or more steps without dribbling or changes or moves the pivot foot.
16. A defense that intends to force opponents into turning the ball over.
17. Also called the paint. Extends from the end line to the free throw line and is 12 feet across.

2. The ball misses the hoop and backboard entirely.
4. Gaining possession of the ball after it bounces off the backboard or rim on a missed shot.
5. An illegal play other than a floor violation.
6. A pass that sets up a score.
8. Two defensive players team up on the ball handler.
9. A rush down the court to beat the opponent to the basket.
10. The boundary line that extends across both ends of the court behind the baskets.
11. A team switches from offense to defense.
12. An offensive player is positioned between a teammate and the opponent to clear the way for a teammate's shot at the basket.
15. The space on both sides of the free throw line.