WHS Basketball Dictionary Slides

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a commonly recognized landmark on a basketball court?

• Corner

• Slot

• Nail

• Circle

Open Ended

Why is it important for basketball players to understand the different landmarks on a basketball court?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are actions of the screener's defender in the 'Drop', 'Ice', and 'Weak' coverages?

• Sag off and stop the ball handler from getting to the basket

• Trap dribbler

• Contain dribbler, then recover

• ~2 steps on dribbler, then recover

Multiple Choice

Which pick and roll coverage requires the screener's defender to trap the dribbler?

• Drop

• Blitz

• Ice (push, blue)

• Catch Hedge

Multiple Choice

Which type of screen is used for a player to cut away from the ballhandler, fading along the 3pt line?

• Cross Screen

• Down Screen

• Flare Screen

• Back Screen

Open Ended

Explain the difference between a Down Screen and a Back Screen in basketball, including the direction of the cut and the intended outcome.

Open Ended

A 45 Cut is useful because....

Multiple Choice

In the Blind Pig action, what is the sequence of passes?

• Ballhandler passes to another teammate (usually a big), who passes to a third teammate running toward the hoop

• Ballhandler passes directly to a teammate cutting to the basket

• Big passes to the ballhandler, who shoots

• Ballhandler dribbles and scores

Multiple Choice

Which basketball offensive action involves a player receiving a pin-down screen followed by a dribble handoff (DHO)?

• Chicago

• Chin Action

• Cyclone

• Double Drag

Open Ended

Compare the main difference between the 'Chicago' and 'Chin Action' offensive sets as described in the diagrams.

Fill in the Blank

A backscreen near the weakside elbow, set by a player expected to receive a down screen, is known as ___.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the 'Dive Pick-and-Roll' (Dive PnR) set?

• A half-court set where one big fakes a drag and cuts down the middle while the other big sets a ball-screen on the opposite side.

• A set where a player receives a pin-down screen and then a dribble handoff.

• A two-person staggered ballscreen set in semi-transition.

• A backscreen near the weakside elbow set by a player expected to receive a down screen.

Multiple Select

Select all actions that involve a screen being set for a teammate.

• Chicago

• Chin Action

• Cyclone

• Elbow Get

Multiple Choice

Which basketball action involves a baseline screen for the cutter to cut to the corner?

• Exit Screen

• Empty Ball Screen

• Face Cut

• Flare DHO

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about the Face Cut action?

• It involves a cut in front of the defender's face.

• It is designed to get a player open near the basket.

• It uses a dribble handoff as the main action.

• It requires a baseline screen.

Open Ended

Explain how a Flare DHO action works and describe the roles of the three players involved.

Fill in the Blank

A Flat Ball Screen is set on the perimeter with the screener’s back to the ___.

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between an Empty (Euro) Ball Screen and a Flat Ball Screen?

• The position of the screener and the ball handler

• The number of players involved

• The use of a baseline screen

• The direction of the dribble handoff

Open Ended

Compare the Flip (change the angle) Ball Screen technique to a traditional pick-and-roll. What are the advantages and potential challenges of using the Flip technique?

Multiple Choice

Which basketball play involves a player positioned under the basket choosing whether to cut off a single screen to one side or a double screen to the other?

• Floppy

• Ghost Ball Screen

• Hammer

• Horns Flare

Fill in the Blank

A fake ballscreen after which the would-be screener sprints away into space is called a ___ screen.

Open Ended

Explain how the Hammer play creates an open shot opportunity for a shooter.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of the Horns Flare play?

• It is a half-court set.

• The player who screens for the ball-handler comes off a flare screen.

• It involves a pick-and-pop action.

• The flare screen is set by a teammate on the opposite elbow.

Multiple Choice

In the Horns Out (Chin Pin) play, what is the sequence of screens used?

• Cross screen to Chin to pin down screen

• Double screen to baseline cut

• Flare screen to corner

• Pick-and-roll to wing

Fill in the Blank

A ___ screen is set by a player who was expected to receive a screen, often as a pin-down or pin-in.

Open Ended

How do you think understanding the different court landmarks can help improve a team's offensive actions in basketball?

Multiple Choice

What are the main court landmarks labeled on a basketball court diagram?

• Corner, Wing, Slot, Dunker Spot, Low Post, High Post, Nail, Top of Key

• Free Throw Line, Three Point Line, Center Circle, Sideline

• Bench, Scorer's Table, Locker Room, Referee's Stand

• Goal Post, Net, Backboard, Shot Clock