1. Dunk

A shot in which a jumping player puts the ball down into the opponent's basket from above.

2. Bank Shot

A shot where the ball is first bounced (or banked) off the backboard at such an angle that it then drops into the basket.

3. Alley-Oop

An offensive play in which one player throws the ball near the basket to a teammate who jumps, catches the ball in mid air and immediately scores a basket, usually with a slam dunk.

4. Layup

A two-point shot attempt made by leaping from below, laying the ball up near the basket, and using one hand to bounce it off the backboard and into the basket.

5. A Screen

Is a blocking move by an offensive player, by standing beside or behind a defender, to free a teammate to shoot, receive a pass, or drive in to score.

6. Traveling

A violation of the rules that occurs when a player holding the ball illegally moves one or both of his feet. Most commonly, a player travels by illegally moving his pivot foot or taking too many steps without dribbling the ball.

7. Assist

The last pass to a teammate that leads directly to a field goal; the scorer must move immediately toward the basket for the passer to be credited with an assist; only 1 assist can be credited per field goal.

8. Charging

An offensive foul which occurs when an offensive player runs into a defender who has established position.

9. Defensive Rebound

A rebound of an opponent's missed shot.

10. Free-Throw

An unguarded shot taken from the foul line by a player whose opponent committed a personal or technical foul; it is worth 1 point.

11. Steal

To take the ball from an opponent or intercept a pass.

12. Tip-Off

The centre jump ball at the start of play.