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BASKETBALL DICTIONARY

Broadcast phrase, scouting shorthand or coach-speak giving you trouble? Search the term, learn it in plain English and know exactly what to watch for on the next possession.

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Court geography

Learn the elbow, nail, slot, corner, wing and dunker spot.

Help and recover

The weak-side defender tags the roller, then returns to the shooter.

Closeout

A defender travels from help position to contest the next catch.

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