Basketball Terminology: Cross Screen
A cross screen in basketball is when a player cuts across the width of the court, or lane, to set a…
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Master the language of the court with our comprehensive guide to Basketball Terminology. Find clear definitions for over 100 essential terms, including violations (Traveling, Double Dribble), defensive schemes (Zone, Man-to-Man), and game slang (And One, Ankle Breaker). Perfect for beginners, coaches, and seasoned fans looking to understand the game’s vocabulary, rules, and strategy.
Basketball Terminology: Hedge & Plug
With the Hedge and Plug defense, the importance is to stop the short roll. The 5 will…
Basketball Terminology: Pindown
A pin down screen is a screen where the screener sets a screen angled towards the baseline. The goal is…
Basketball Terminology: Chin Action or Chin Ballscreen
Player 5 sets a back/chin screen to player 2 to cut to the basket and then sets a ball screen…
Basketball Terminology UCLA Cut
The famous UCLA cut is a high back screen and cut with player 5 and player 1. We have player…
Basketball Terminology Ghost Screen
A ghost screen is a fake screen where the screener runs into open space after pretending to set a screen.
Speed Cut/Scissor Cut Basketball Terminology
After the pass, the player cuts to the post and gets a hand-off pass for a layup.
Slip Cut Basketball Terminology
Slip cut is an effective way to cut to the basket while setting a screen. If the defenders try to…
Basket Cut Basketball Terminology
A basket cut is a cut towards the basket. Players start first running towards the ball and then cutting to…
Shallow/Curl Cut Basketball Terminology
A shallow/curl cut is when a player cuts in a curved line towards the basket as shown on the diagram.