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Backcourt violation occurs when a player crosses midcourt with the ball then crosses back over.  \nBounce Pass-pass that bounces (usually once) on the floor before being caught Chest Pass- a two handed pass thrown chest level to a teammate.  \nBox Out-spread elbows out and towards the back Try to keep your opponent between your elbow. Take more space by bending s;ightly lower than half your body position. Move your legs apart and stick your behind out.  \nDefense-team not in possession of the ball  \nDouble Dribble-violation occurs when dribbling with two hands simultaneously.  \nDouble Team-when two players on defensive guard one offensive player.  \nDribble-bouncing the hall with one hand that allows an offensive player to get around on the court  \nDrive-continuous movement towards basket by an offensive player  \nFast Break-occurs when the offensive team attempts to move the ball down the court as quickly as possible before the defensive team has a chance to set up.  \nFoul Line-free Throw line. Each free throw is one point (when made in the basket)  \nGive and Go-Passing, then cutting to the basketball (or other area) expecting to receive a return pass.  \nHelp Out-moving into position to cover another player’s assignment  \nInside ( Key/Paint) -3 seconds rule on offensive  \nMan to man-term for person to person defensive coverage Offense-when your team has possession of the basketball  \nPalming (Carry)-dribbling violation when the palm of the dribble hand is turned upward to better control the ball.  \nPivot-one foot is on the ground can not be lifted. The other foot is allowed to swivel forward/ back. Feet should be shoulder width apart.  \nPress-defensive maneuver in which the defensive players are closely guarding the offensive players in both the front and back court.  \nRebound-a missed shot that bounces off the basket or backboard  \nSEL (Social Emotional Learning) - is the process through which young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills. Attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel, and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.  \nScreen or Pick-when a stationary offensive player is used as a setup/ block on a defensive player. It is a violation if the screen MOVES to cause contact with the defense.  \nTechnical Foul-violation that results from an unsportsmanlike act from a player or coach.The opposing team received free throw shot and ball possession.  \nTraveling/ Walking-an offensive violation that results from the dribber taking too many steps with a ball, or starts dribbling again after having stopped the dribble.  \nViolation( Fouls)-Something that is against the rules. Each player can receive 5 before they are ejected from the game. Fouls can vary based on league rules.  \nZone Defense-defensive maneuver in which the defense players guard designed areas on the court.","cbCaibjkHvy7LaIT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibjkHvy7LaIT","pdf",126476,"English","# Key Basketball Plays and Skills\n## Offense and Ball Movement\n## Defense and Court Coverage\n# Rules, Violations, and Fouls\n## Common Infractions\n## Fouls and Free Throws","[{\"question\":\"What is a backcourt violation in basketball?\",\"answer\":\"A backcourt violation occurs when a player crosses midcourt with the ball and then crosses back over again into the backcourt.\"},{\"question\":\"What does double dribble mean?\",\"answer\":\"Double dribble is a violation that occurs when a player dribbles with two hands simultaneously.\"},{\"question\":\"How is a screen (pick) defined, and when is it a violation?\",\"answer\":\"A screen/pick is when a stationary offensive player is used as a setup or block on a defensive player; it is a violation if the screen moves to cause contact with the defense.\"}]","Basketball Terminology | PDF",1790886467]