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Basketball
Important Terms to Know in Basketball
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01/11/2011

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Offense

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Definition
When your team has the ball and has the opportunity to score a basket.
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Defense

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Definition
When the opposing team has the ball and you try to prevent them from scoring a basket.
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Rebound

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Definition
To get the ball after a missed shot.
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Box out

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Definition
To step in front of the person you are guarding or the person in your zone and push them out of the way so they can't get the rebound.
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Block; Screen; Pick

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Definition
To use your body to prevent an opponent from advancing. 
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Foul

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Definition

Actions by players on the court that break the rules; the opposing team gets the ball or shoots foul shots.

 

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Referees

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Definition
The people in charge of controlling the game.
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Overtime

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Definition
The extra period(s) played after a regulation game ends tied.
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Timeout

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Definition
When the game temporarily stops when a coach or official calls it to discuss strategy or help and injured player.
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Dribble

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Definition
To bounce the ball continuously with one hand while walking or running; You cannot pick up the ball and then dribble again.
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