1. Dribbling - I. Repeatedly bouncing the ball on the floorThis term is used in many sports when a ball (or puck) is being maneuvered across the playing floor. Often the player does not have contact with the object the entire time.
2. Chest pass - G. A common pass aimed at the torso of another player
The passer should start with the ball at chest level and push the ball outwards with both hands towards the person receiving the ball. It should be passed fast enough for the ball to maintain it's height and be caught at chest level as well.
3. The spider - H. Term for dribbling the ball from the front to the back of the body
This dribble requires the player to get low to the ground and spread out his legs and arms for ease of movement much like a spider would.
4. Bouncing pass - F. A common pass that utilizes the floor
Since a bounce pass must hit the floor for it to bounce, a bounce pass utilizes the floor.
5. Overhead pass - C. A pass used to cover very long distances
This pass is used to cover long distances because as gravity pushes on the ball, it causes the ball to drop as it goes through the air. By passing overhead, the ball starts higher and allows the ball more distance before it touches the ground or is within reach of opponents.
6. Lay-up - B. The most basic shot in basketball; uses the backboard
Ideally the lay-up happens when the player "lays up" the basketball to tap the backboard so that it falls into the basket.
7. Baseball pass - D. A pass used for very long distances, but with higher velocity
This is a one handed pass. The passer's arm moves similar to a baseball pitcher. Similar to a baseball, when the ball is released it flies at a higher speed than a simple overhead two-handed throw.
8. Jump shot - J. A common shot usually taken 5 to 50 feet away from the basket
This shot usually has the player "jump" during the release. The jump may or may not result in the feet leaving the floor, but the upward motion of the body is important for the arc of the shot.
9. Backboard - A. The elevated vertical board from which the hoop projects
This board is at the back of the basket. It often provides a helpful assist when making a basket.
10. Basket - E. Either of the two goals in basketball
Many early basketball hoops were actually baskets that were nailed to a wall. This is where the term basket for the basketball goal comes from.
