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The Game

Field Goal

A field goal is any basket scored from the field, as opposed to a free throw. Field goals can be worth two points or...
The Game

Steal

A steal occurs when a defensive player legally takes the ball away from an offensive player, causing a change in possession....
The Game

Free Throw

A free throw is an unopposed attempt to score points from the free-throw line, which is located 15 feet (4.57 meters) from the basket....
The Game

Rebound

A rebound occurs when a player retrieves the ball after a missed field goal or free throw attempt. There are two types of rebounds:...
The Game

Alley-oop

An alley-oop is an offensive play where one player throws the ball near the basket to a teammate who catches it in mid-air and...
Traveling
The Game

Traveling

Traveling is a violation that occurs when a player holding the ball moves one or both of their feet illegally. A player must dribble...