A pass that leads directly to a basket
Assist
When a player blocks a defender to free a teammate
Screen
The time limit (usually 24 seconds) to attempt a shot
Shot clock
When a player grabs the ball after a missed shot
Rebound
Keeping one foot planted while moving the other to change direction
Pivot
Stopping an opponent’s shot by deflecting it
Block
Illegally moving without dribbling the ball
Traveling
Losing possession of the ball to the opposing team
Turnover
The rectangular board behind the hoop that the ball can bounce off
Backboard
Taking the ball away from an opponent
Steal
A close-range shot off the backboard
Layup
A shot made from beyond the three-point line
Three pointer
An illegal move where a player dribbles, stops, then dribbles again.
Double dribble
A shot taken while jumping
Jump shot
Forcefully putting the ball through the hoop with one or both hands
Dunk
A quick dribble move switching the ball from one hand to the other
Crossover
An unguarded shot from the free-throw line after a foul
Free throw
Bouncing the ball on the floor while moving
Dribble