Basketball notes

Turnover

Ball possession goes to the opposite team.

Violation

Committing an illegal action.

Foul

An act committed by or toward a player resulting in turnover.

Double Dribble

Dribbling with two hands or picking the ball up then dribbling again.

Traveling

Moving the pivot foot after it is established or taking more than 2 steps while progressing.

Basket scored inside the 3 point arc

Worth 2 points.

Basket scored outside the 3 point arc

Worth 3 points.

Free throw after a foul

Worth 1 point.

Positions in basketball

Guard, forward, center.

Man to man defense

Each player is responsible for defending a specific player.

Zone defense

Each player is responsible for defending a specific area.

Chest pass

Pass that originates from the chest toward the player's target, aimed at chest level.

Bounce pass

Pass aimed at the floor toward the player's target, typically ½ to ¾ of the way to their target.

BEEF

Balance, Eyes on target, Elevation of shot, Elbow in, Follow through.