Save A Possession
2023-06-08
Head down sprint back in transition to make a play at the basketball by taking a charge, deflecting a pass, going vertical, back tipping from behind, etc.Continue Reading
Scram
2023-06-15
Bigger weakside defender on weak side kicks out small out to the perimeter.Continue Reading
Screen
2023-04-28
A offense player is positioned between a teammate and the opponent to clear the way for the teammate’s shot at the basket.Continue Reading
Second Off The Floor
2023-06-09
On contests, make sure you are staying down on shot fakes and are the second off the floor.Continue Reading
Set Play
2023-06-04
A set play in basketball refers to a pre-designed offensive strategy executed by a team during a specific situation, typically following a timeout or a dead ball situation. It involves players positioning themselves strategically on the court with the intention of creating scoring opportunities or exploiting defensive weaknesses. Set playsContinue Reading
Shooting Guard
2023-04-28
The player who generally takes most of the shots from the perimeter.Continue Reading
Shot
2023-04-28
Intentionally throwing the ball toward the basket as an attempt to score.Continue Reading
Shot Clock
2023-04-28
A device that keeps track of the limited time the team in possession of the ball has to take a shot at the basket.Continue Reading
Shrink Up
2023-06-15
The defender gets off their man and into the gaps as much as possible, seeing both ball and man. Low, stance with active hands.Continue Reading
Shrinks
2023-06-15
The defender gets off their man and into the gaps as much as possible, seeing both ball and man. Low, stance with active hands.Continue Reading
Side Pick & Roll
2023-06-11
In basketball, a side pick-and-roll, also known as a side screen-and-roll, is an offensive play commonly used to create scoring opportunities. It involves two players working together: the ball handler and a teammate who sets a screen, or pick, for the ball handler. The play begins with the ball handlerContinue Reading
Sidelines
2023-04-28
The boundary lines that run the length of the court on either side.Continue Reading
Slide Over Rotation
2023-06-15
Versus the skip pass on a baseline drive, top man slide corner, slot man takes slot pass, weakside players work out who gets out.Continue Reading
Small Forward
2023-04-28
The smaller of the players positioned near the free-throw lane who moves inside and out.Continue Reading
Square Up:
2023-04-28
Standing shoulder-square in front of the basket when preparing to shoot the ball.Continue Reading
Stunt
2023-06-15
When a defender fakes at an offensive player to discourage a shot on pop or catch.Continue Reading
Stunt & Fall
2023-06-15
On a slide over rotation, corner man stunts to slot pass and falls to corner, usually three offensive players are spaced.Continue Reading
Stunt & Stick
2023-06-15
Stunt & Stick – Defender in the strong side corner is in a shrink position to start and stunts & sticks as the ball gets downhill (from the slot).Continue Reading