oops -When a player catches a basketball from a team mate in the air and DUNKS or LAYS IN the ball before he lands. A more commonly used basketball phrase.

An ability to quickly reason ahead what or when the next shot, move, or action of an opponent player will be.

A PASS that leads directly to a successful BASKET. Usually the key focus of a point guard. A more commonly used basketball phrase.

Right after a player PASSES to a team-mate in the HIGH POST and draws defenders, an open team-mate on the wing comes to the open side (the back door) to catch the PASS and attempt a SHOT.

Skillful ball handlng, DRIBBLING, and PASSING until in the best position to shoot. A skill that can always be practised.

A SHOT that is aimed at the backboard so it "banks" into the BASKET. This shot is used when close to the basket and usually face on and not to the sides of the court.

The line that is at each end of the basketball court. Commentators often use this Basketball Phrase.

A move where an offensive player DRIBBLES along the BASELINE to get along side of the BASKET and shoots usually with a LAY-UP or REVERSE LAY-UP.

The net and rim attached to the backboard where the ball is aimed atOR

Non-starters for a team also known as subs. When Basketball Phrases such as "Bench points" are mentioned, it means the amount of points scored from players on the Bench.