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All players are credited with assists, but it is normally important to a “point guards” game performance. Point guards are usually the players that are “judged” by how many assists they have per game (since they are the playmakers) .\u003Cbr>Backboard:\u003Cbr>The board that the basket is attached to, and usually made out of fiberglass. All backboards have a “square” marked on them (directly behind the base of the rim) .\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Backboard\u003Cbr>The“Square”\u003Cbr>Backcourt (Backcourt violation):\u003Cbr>Once the Offensive team has passed the half court line, they cannot: a) dribble and/or b) pass back over the half court line. If this occurs, a “Backcourt”violation will be called by the referee and possession of the ball will go to the other team.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr> Offense is going in this direction.\u003Cbr>1\u003Cbr>Youth Basketball Glossary [www.avcssbasketball.com](www.avcssbasketball.com)\u003Cbr>|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |\n\n| Backcourt (Guards):\u003Cbr>A reference given to positions on the court. Ex: The Backcourt has not scored many points (meaning the “guards” have not scored many points. See Appendix. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Ball Handler:\u003Cbr>In a game situation the “ball handler” is usually the player (Or players) that can dribble the ball extremely well. The Point guard is usually the best “ball handler” on the team. Good ball handlers can dribble the basketball without having to look at the ball, they can see what’s happening on the court (they can see the floor) . |  |  |  |  |  | \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Player is“looking up” while dribbling! |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Baseline: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| The baseline is basically the end lines of the basketball court. The area where the ball isin-bounded (passed in) the majority of the time. The baseline areas can be referenced\u003Cbr>inbounds or out of bounds\u003Cbr>|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  | Bas\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Baselin\u003Cbr>|  |  |  | eline\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>e Areas |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| as . |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Basket (The Hoop):\u003Cbr>A round (usually metal) rim that is attached to the backboard.\u003Cbr>A net is attached to the rim and is usually made of nylon (usually metal chain for outdoors) . The other meaning for“Basket” is when a shot is made or missed (“The basket was good” or “the player missed the basket (shot) .” |  |  |  | \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Rim\u003Cbr>Net\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Basketball:\u003Cbr>Basketballs come in different sizes, styles, and textures. Youth size basketballs are usually labeled“junior.” The size of a Women’s basketball is 28.5”and Men’s Basketballs are 29.5” in diameter. | |  |  |  | |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 2\u003Cbr>Youth Basketball Glossary [www.avcssbasketball.com](www.avcssbasketball.com)\u003Cbr>|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n\nBlock Area:  \nThe area that is marked by the large rectangular Block on the outside of the “paint” area. Used as a reference point for plays and post players to position themselves on offense (or defense) . You will hear the phrase: Post the defender up on the block, etc.  \nBlocking a Shot:  \nA “Blocked Shot” occurs when a defensive player touches the ball (or partially deflects the ball) when the offensive player is shooting the ball. 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