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Lane: The rectangular painted area between the baseline, the lane lines, and the free throw line. Also called the "paint."Layup: A shot taken next to the basket in which the shooter extends their arm, lifts their same-side knee, and aims the ball at the upper corner of the painted square on the backboard. Loose-ball foul: A foul committed when neither team has possession of the ball. Low post: The area on one side of the basket around the block. Basketball Glossary L-M-N-O:
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Man: The player a defender is assigned to guard. Also short for man-to-man defense.Man offense: See man-to-man offense. Man-to-man defense: A team defense in which each defender guards a specific player or man. Also called "player-to-player defense." Man-to-man offense: A team offense used against man-to-man defense. Also called "man offense." Midcourt line: See half-court line. Mirror the ball: To follow the movement of the ball with your hands when closely guarding a player who is pivoting. Moving pick: A violation that happens when a screener leans or moves after setting a screen.
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Net: The cord lacing that hangs down from the rim.Nonshooting foul: A foul committed against a player who is not in the act of shooting. Nothing but net: An expression that means the shot swished through the basket without touching the rim.
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Off-ball screen: A screen set on a defender guarding an offensive player who doesn't have the ball. Also called a "player screen."Offensive rebound: A rebound at the basket a team is attacking. Offensive transition: When the team on defense suddenly gives up possession of the ball and has to convert from defense to offense. On-ball defense: Defense that occurs when a defender guards the player with the ball. On-ball screen: A screen set on a defender guarding an offensive player who has the ball. One-and-one: Free throws awarded to a team once its opponent has committed seven personal fouls. If the shooter's first free throw is successful, they shoot a second free throw. One-Guard Offense: A team offense used against zones with two-guard fronts (2-3 and 2-1-2 zones). Open stance: The stance used to play help-side defense-feet apart, body balanced, knees bent, arms out. Outlet: (1) To pass the ball after a defensive rebound to start the fast break. (2) The player who stays in the backcourt to receive an outlet pass. Outlet pass: An overhead pass thrown by a defender that starts the fast break. Overhead pass: A two-handed pass thrown from above the player's head. Overtime: A 5-minute extra period played when the game is tied at the end of regulation play.
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