7th Grade Basketball Vocabulary Terms
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In college, the possession arrow changes direction after each subsequent jump ball situation, alternating which team gets possession for the throw-in.
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Alternating-possession rule
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Occurs after each successful field goal or free-throw attempt, after any official's whistle or if the ball leaves the court; it stops play which is then resumed by a jump ball, throw-in or free-throw.
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Dead ball
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When a player repeatedly pushes, pats, taps or bats the ball toward the floor with one hand to cause the ball to bounce back up to either of his hands; used to advance the ball or keep control of it.
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Dribble or dribbling
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It is a violation if a player vigorously or excessively swings his/her arms while in a bent manner, even if there is no contact; it is a foul if contact is made, and an automatic ejection if that contact is above shoulder level.
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Elbowing
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Also called the run-and-shoot offense, it begins with a defensive rebound by a player who immediately sends an outlet pass toward midcourt to his waiting teammates.
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Fast break
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Regional champions (West, East, Midwest and Southeast) remaining from the 64 college teams that compete in the annual NCAA Tournament; they play one another to determine the national champion.
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Final Four
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An imaginary line drawn from the free-throw line to the sideline to determine the location for certain throw-ins.
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Free-throw line extended
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When a team takes the time to develop a play in its frontcourt, such as the give-and-go or a screening play; opposite of fast break.
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Half-court or set offense
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An official tosses above and between them, to tap it to their teammates and gain possession; used to start the game (tip-off) and all overtime periods, and sometimes to restart play.
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Jump ball
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Being in the foul lane area which is painted a different color.
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In the paint
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NCAA Tournament.
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March Madness
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The area outside of and including the end lines and sidelines.
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Out of bounds
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When a team commits 5 or more team fouls per NBA period (4 in each overtime); 8 or more per WNBA half; 7 or more per half in college; this team is also said to be in the penalty.
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Over the limit
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The area beyond the foul circle away from the basket, including 3-point line, from which players take long-range shots.
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Perimeter
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Impromptu games played among players who just met.
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Pick-up games
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In college, used to determine which team's turn it is to inbounds the ball to begin a period or in a jump ball situation.
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Possession arrow
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The position of a player standing in the low post or high post.
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Post position
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When a player grabs a ball that is coming off the rim or backboard after a shot attempt; see offensive rebound and defensive rebound.
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Rebound
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Occurs when one team scores several field goals in quick succession while its opponents score few or none.
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Run
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An annual dollar limit that a single team may pay all its players.
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Salary cap
