An L-shaped cut sometimes used when a defender is in the passing lane.
Painted area of the floor. Area extending from the end line to the free-throw line and 12 feet across.
Moving into the lane in an attempt to intercept a possible rebound on a foul shot before the ball actually hits the rim.
Advancing close to the basket in an effort to bank a shot off the backboard.
A ball in play.
Sprint to shrinks on the ball taking away gaps.
lowest defender on the weak side sometimes on the double side.
The area close to the basket.