| A | B |
|---|
| Bounce Pass | 2 handed or 1 handed throw which rebounds off the floor to another player |
| Changing Directions | to dart quickly from right to left or vice versa |
| follow-through | the continuation of body movement after the ball is shot or passed |
| foul | an infraction of the rules, which is charged and penalized |
| free throw | an unguarded shot at the basket which is awarded to a player who is fouled in the act of shooting or when the fouling team is over the team limit on fouls |
| high dribble | for speed in an open court area |
| jump shot | a shot executed while the shooter is in the air |
| lay up | to gently place the ball above the rim onto the backboard |
| low dribble | dribble used for protection of the ball in congested areas |
| overhead pass | a 2 handed throw to another player which is initiated from above the head |
| passing | to throw the ball to another player |
| pivot | turning by lifting one foot off the floor and turning on the ball of the other foot |
| rebounding | to jump up and catch the ball after it is missed its mark and bounced off the rim or backboard |
| rotation | the back spin that is imparted on the basketball as it is released |
| shooting | to throw the ball at the basket |
| take-off foot | the foot opposite the shooting hand on a lay-up that is used for pushing off the floor |
| touch | the feel for the ball in the fingertips |
