basketball court

This is a place used in playing basketball by two opposing teams, consists of a flat surface and a rectangular floor line and markings usually made from concrete, maple, or wood materials.

shot clock

This is used to determine the time used for the entire game, including overtime periods and designed to increase the pace of the game. It has a standard time of 45 minutes per game.

blocking

This is the action made by a player through deflecting the ball and altering its direction away from the basket successfully from a shot performed by an opponent to make some score points.

dribbling

The continuing act of bouncing the ball down towards the court floor with one hand while walking or running, and is one of the rules of the game to avoid from a travelling violation.

passing

This is a ball movement method of the team in an offense phase, which refers to transferring the ball from one player to another in order to have an opening to establish a free shot attempt.

rebounding

This is the act of gaining the ball possession in an offense phase or defense phase successfully from the hoop or backboard after a missed shot attempt or a free throw.

air-ball

This is an offensive shot attempt by a player that misses completely without even touching both the backboard and the rim. This was particularly called a bad shot and is more than just a miss.

slam dunk

This is an offensive shot attempt of a player worth 2 points performed by jumping in the air and putting the ball downward manually over the basket and touches the rim with full force.