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Hint	First Letter	Answer	% Correct
A pass to a teammate that leads directly to a goal.	A	Assist	94%
To stop the movement of an opponent, or stop an opponent's pass or shot.	B	Block	94%
A rule violation.	F	Foul	94%
A free shot taken as the result of a foul by the opposing team.	F	Free throw	94%
A shot taken while both of the player’s feet are off the ground.	J	{Jump} shot	94%
A board behind the basket, off which the ball may rebound.	B	Backboard	89%
A pass that bounces off the floor before it reaches the receiver.	B	{Bounce} pass	89%
A two-handed pass thrown from chest height.	C	{Chest} pass	89%
To bounce the ball repeatedly with one hand while running or walking.	D	Dribble	89%
An extra five-minute period played when the game is tied after four quarters.	O	Overtime	89%
To get control of a ball that has come off the rim or backboard after a failed shot attempt.	R	Rebound	89%
An official who calls violations and fouls, gives penalties, signals field goals, and stops and starts play.	R	Referee	89%
A foul called against a player or coach for unsportsmanlike conduct such as arguing with a referee.	T	{Technical} foul	89%
A net fixed on a hoop used as the goal.	B	Basket	83%
The round metal rim from which a basketball net is suspended.	H	Hoop	83%
A shot taken close to the basket that is usually banked off the backboard and into the basket.	L	Lay up	83%
To throw the ball in an attempt to score a goal.	S	Shoot	83%
Loss of the ball to a member of the other team without taking a shot.	T	Turnover	83%
A foul that involves illegal physical contact such as blocking, charging, elbowing or holding.	P	{Personal} foul	78%
A fast, strong dribble directly to the basket in an effort to score.	D	Drive	72%
A shot taken with both feet on the floor in a set position.	S	{Set} shot	72%
A high jump shot in which the ball is thrust down through the hoop.	S	Slam dunk	72%
A violation of moving with the ball without dribbling correctly.	T	Traveling	72%
A pass thrown from over the head, to clear a defender or for added power.	O	{Overhead} pass	67%
A violation whereby a player dribbles the ball with two hands, or stops and restarts the dribble.	D	Double-dribbling	56%

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