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Dead Ball

A ball that is not “alive” or in play.

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Declare The Ball

2nd man back takes the ball a step above three-point line.

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Defender

The player assign to guard a person on the offensive team.

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Defense

The team not in possession of the ball.

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Defensive Rebound

Rebound by the defense player.

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Dig

Poke with the intention of making ball handler pick the ball up on the release.

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Double Dribble

The illegal act of dribbling, stopping, then dribbling again.

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Double Team

Two teammates move in to guard one offensive player.

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Down Screen

An offensive player moves toward the baseline to set a screen.

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Down, Coiled & Ready

Stance – get low – on balls of feet.

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Drag

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 handler near the top of the key, allowing the ball handler to drive toward the basket or make a play off the pick-and-roll.

The drag play is designed to create offensive opportunities by forcing the defense to make decisions. The ball handler can use the screen to attack the basket, pull up for a jump shot if the defense goes under the screen, or make a pass to the rolling big man if the defense collapses.

Drag (Defensive Tactic): In defensive basketball terminology, “drag” refers to a defensive strategy or tactic used to slow down the opposing team’s transition offense. When a team employs a drag defense, the defenders purposefully retreat back to the half-court area immediately after a made basket or an opponent’s rebound, rather than aggressively pressing or trapping the opposing team in the backcourt.

By executing a drag defense, the defending team aims to set up their half-court defense quickly, minimizing the fast break opportunities for the opposing team. This strategy allows defenders to get back in position, protect the basket, and establish defensive matchups, reducing the chances of easy scoring opportunities in transition.

The decision to use a drag defense is often based on factors such as the opposing team’s speed, skill in transition offense, and the defensive team’s ability to defend against fast breaks. It’s a tactical choice made by coaches to prioritize defensive stability over pressuring the offense early in the possession.

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Dribble

Bouncing the ball off the floor with one hand.

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Drive

Dribbling the basketball fast and hard to the basket.

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Driving line

Inside hand is in, keep our chest on the opponent’s shoulder. Turn and run if necessary. Eat up the airspace on the retreat dribble.

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Dunk

Slamming the ball into the basket.

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