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.

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.

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

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

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