Basketball Terms

Find 10 common terms every basketball fan will recognize.

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Basketball has its own language, from the court to the scoreboard. This puzzle covers ten common terms every fan and player will recognize.

Dribble: Bouncing the ball repeatedly with one hand while moving, the main way players legally advance without passing.
Rebound: Gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot bounces off the rim or backboard.
Defense: The team without the ball, working to prevent the other side from scoring.
Offense: The team with the ball, working to move it down the court and score.
Timeout: A short break called by a coach to stop play, rest players, or plan strategy.
Freethrow: An unguarded shot awarded after certain fouls, taken from a fixed line near the basket.
Layup: A close-range shot taken by driving toward the basket and gently laying the ball in near the rim.
Jumpshot: A shot released at the top of a jump, one of the most common ways to score from mid-range or beyond.
Dunk: A shot scored by jumping and forcefully putting the ball directly through the hoop by hand.
Pivot: A move where a player keeps one foot planted while stepping around with the other to change position.