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