Basketball Terminology

Front

What is the round ball used to play the game?

Back

Basketball

Front

What is the metal rim and net where players score points?

Back

Basket / Hoop

Front

What is the playing area for the game called?

Back

Court

Front

What is the rectangular board behind the basket?

Back

Backboard

Front

What is the line where a player shoots an unguarded shot worth 1 point?

Back

Free-Throw Line

Front

What is the line far from the basket where shots made behind it are worth 3 points?

Back

Three-Point Line

Front

What is the rectangular area directly under the basket called?

Back

The Paint / Key

Front

What is it called when you bounce the ball continuously with one hand while moving?

Back

Dribble

Front

What is the action of throwing the ball to a teammate?

Back

Pass

Front

What is the action of throwing the ball toward the basket to score?

Back

Shoot