Basketball vocabulary

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Dunk

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A type of shot in basketball where a player jumps and scores by putting the ball directly through the hoop.

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Guard

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A player position in basketball that focuses on defending against the opposing team's players and helping to control the ball.

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Drive

Back

An aggressive move towards the basket, usually involving dribbling the ball and attempting to score.

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Court

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The area where basketball is played, marked with lines for different zones.

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Lay-up

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A close-range shot taken while moving towards the basket, usually involving a jump.

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Dribble

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The act of bouncing the ball while walking or running to move it down the court.

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Rebound

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When a player retrieves the ball after a missed shot.

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Free throw

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A shot taken from the free-throw line without any defenders, awarded after certain fouls.

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Three-pointer

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A shot made from beyond the three-point line, worth three points.

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Foul

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A violation of the rules, usually involving illegal physical contact with an opponent.