My name is Omar Ahamed I am 18 years old and this is my third semester in Social Science. My glossary mostly concerns basketball players.
As it as done for me, basketball can be a way for young teenagers to get away, and even to solve life problems. In this glossary I included 20 words that surrounds basketball. I used internet to choose words that remind me the most about my topic and the for definitions. I would like you to try to put yourself in the skin of a basketball player to feel more deeply my chosen words.
Alley-oop
Noun
A high arc pass to a teammate in a position near the basket to leap and score.
Example: He did an alley-oop.
en: allée-oop
Assist
noun
A pass that sets up a score.
Example: Trevon makes assist
en: passe décisif
Back Door Cut
noun
A player approaches quickly from behind a defender toward the basket.
Example: michael makes a back door cut
en: une course derrière qui vas vers le panier
Back screen
Noun
An offensive player moves away from the basket to set a screen for teammate.
Example: He needs a back screen.
en: Écran arrière
Ball fake
Noun
To fake a pass or shot.
Example: He went for the ball fake
en: Feinte de ballon
Between the Legs Dribble
noun
A dribble between the legs from one hand to the other.
Example: Fatou makes between the leg dribble
en: entre les jambes dribble
Bounce Pass
noun
A pass is deflected off the floor before being received by a team player.
Example: Kirikou makes bounce pass its better
en: passe a rebond
Box Out
noun
In an attempt to block an opponent and set up rebound opportunities, a defense player gets between a teammate and the basket.
Example: trevon makes a box out for have a rebound
en: écran retard
Center
noun
In position near the basket to capture rebounds and block shots.
Example: I'm the center of this team
en: pivot
Charging
verb
An offensive player fouls by illegally contacting a stationary defense player.
Example: Curtis run to Bryan in offense he put it a punch it's a charging
en: charge offensive
Curl Cut
noun
Used when the defender is behind the cutter, an offensive player cuts off a screen and heads toward the basket.
Example: coach do you curl cut or back door cut
en: coupe enrouler
Defense
noun
The team not in possession of the ball.
Example: Aissa is a great defense player
en: défense
Double Team
noun
Two teammates move in to guard one offensive player.
Example: Play double team in defense
en: Prise a deux
Fast Break
noun
A rush down court to beat the opponent to the basket.
Example: Play fast break in offense
en: jeu rapide
Flagrant Foul
noun
Excessive or aggressive contact with an opponent.
Example: the ref called flagrante foul
en: faute flagrante
Jump Shot
noun
A shot in which an offensive player's feet leave the floor.
Example: trevon did a jump shot
en: shoot en hauteur
Pass
Noun
A play from one teammate to another.
Example: I like to pass the ball.
en: Passe
Point guard
Noun
A strategy in which a guard advances the ball up court to begin an offensive play.
Example: I am a great point guard.
en: Meneur
Spacing
noun
The space between offensive players, generally 15-18 feet.