2-for-1 A strategy used within the last minute of a period or quarter, in which the team with possession times its shot to ensure that it will regain possession with enough time to shoot again before time runs out. … See more

advance step A step in which the defender's lead foot steps toward his man and the back foot slides forward. air ball An unblocked shot that fails to hit the rim or backboard. alley … See more

backdoor cut An offensive play in which a player on the perimeter steps away from the basket, drawing the defender along, then suddenly cuts … See more

carrying Also called palming. A violation in formal play which occurs when an offensive player holds the ball excessively at the ball's apex … See more

dagger Also called a dagger shot. A made shot, sometimes a three-pointer, in a pivotal part of the game; e.g. a shot that silences a rowdy crowd, puts the team ahead in the closing moments of a game, discourages the opposing team, or kills their confidence. … See more

Elam Ending A method of ending basketball games by reaching a specified target score, devised by Ball State University professor Nick Elam and currently used in … See more

fadeaway A fadeaway or fall-away in basketball is a jump shot taken while jumping backwards, away from the basket but still facing it. … See more