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Drag (Offensive Play): In offensive basketball terminology, a “drag” is a play or action where the ball handler, typically the point guard, brings the ball up the court while a teammate trails behind them, usually a big man or forward. The trailing player sets a screen for the ball handlerContinue Reading

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Also known as “baselines”; the lines that run the width of the court behind the baskets that indicates out of bounds.Continue Reading

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The line 15 feet in front of the backboard paralleling the end-line from which free-throws are shot.Continue Reading

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In the context of basketball, “fronting the post” refers to a defensive strategy where a defender positions themselves between an offensive player and the basket to deny them easy access to the low post area. The low post area is the region near the basket, typically on either side ofContinue Reading

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To closely watch an opponent with intent to keep the player from gaining possession of the ball, or from making a pass or shot.Continue Reading

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In basketball, a half-court press trap is a defensive strategy employed by a team to disrupt the opposing team’s offense and create turnovers. It involves applying pressure on the ball handler and trapping them in a specific area of the court, usually near the mid-court line or sideline. When executingContinue Reading

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In basketball, the “horn set” refers to a specific offensive formation or play that is commonly used by teams. It is named after the shape that the players form on the court, resembling the shape of a horn. The horn set typically involves two players stationed at the elbows (theContinue Reading

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The “Iverson cut” in basketball refers to a specific type of off-ball movement or cutting made famous by the former professional basketball player Allen Iverson. Allen Iverson, often referred to as “AI,” was known for his quickness, agility, and scoring ability during his career in the National Basketball Association (NBA).Continue Reading

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The area designated for free-throws 12 feet wide and running from the baseline to the free-throw line.Continue Reading

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Painted area of the floor. Area extending from the end line to the free-throw line and 12 feet across.Continue Reading

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Moving into the lane in an attempt to intercept a possible rebound on a foul shot before the ball actually hits the rim.Continue Reading