Microsoft X08-40995 User Manual
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Rebound:
To get control of the ball after a missed shot.
Rock:
The basketball.
Roll:
The most common type of screen play. The
screener will move, or “roll,” to the basket with
the intention of receiving the pass for the easy
layup or dunk.
Screen:
To position yourself between a teammate and
his defender in an effort to get your teammate
open for a shot. Also called a “pick.”
Slip:
A screen play in which the screener will come and
set the pick momentarily, and then quickly move,
or “slip,” back to the basket, looking for the pass
and easy score.
Steal:
To take the ball from an opponent.
Switch:
A defensive tactic in which two defenders switch
the players they are guarding when a screen play
is attempted against them. This helps reduce the
effectiveness of the screen play but may lead to a
defensive mismatch.
Triple Threat:
An offensive stance that puts the ballhandler in a
position where he has three options: pass, shoot,
or drive.
Turbo:
A quick burst of speed.
Turnover:
To lose possession of the ball because of an
offensive error or foul.
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Fade:
A screen play in which the screener moves, or
“fades,” to the perimeter — usually the 3-point
line — to spot up for the open jumper.
Free throw:
A shot made from the foul line after a foul has
been called. Also called a “foul shot.”
Foul:
A rules violation that usually involves illegal
physical contact with an opponent.
Hand check:
An offensive foul in which the defender tries to
prevent his opponent from scoring by keeping a
hand on him.
Intentional foul: A foul committed on purpose.
Lane:
The rectangular area below the basket on either
end of the court that is painted a different color.
Also called the “key” or “paint.”
Mismatch:
A situation in which a smaller or slower defender
is guarding a bigger or faster offensive player. This
is good if you’re on offense — bad if you’re not.
Offense:
The team with the ball. They try to score.
Pass:
To give the ball to a teammate.
Play:
An organized plan for a team to follow.
Playbook:
A grouping of all the plays a single team
may use.
Post up:
To position your body against a defender, with
your back to the basket, in an effort to get into
a good position to receive a pass.