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Basketball Slang Terms
Can you identify these euphemisms for basketball terms?
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A shot that fails to make it to the hoop
Air Ball
When a player gets fouled while in the act of shooting but still scores the basket. He then gets the opportunity to attempt one free throw
And One
Post player who gets the ball passed to him and never passes back out to the perimeter player.
Black Hole
The foul line
Charity Stripe
A basket late in the game that seals a victory
Dagger
To shoot or dunk directly in an opponent's face
Facial
A player who has spent a lot of time in the gym perfecting his basketball skills
Gym Rat
To foul a player. Also known as "hammer"
Hack
When a player performs a play that is reminiscent of Michael Jordan
Jordanesque
This area in front of the basket is also known as the "key" or the "lane"
Paint
To dunk over another player. This word came about because photos for posters are made from these types of plays
Posterize
Another word for the basketball
Rock
A player's shooting motion
Stroke
A versatile mid-sized player who can play more than one position
Swingman
When the lane is crowded with multiple defenders
Traffic
An offensive player bringing up the rear on a fast break who may get into position for a better shooting opportunity on a pass from the leader
Trailer
A dunk where the player brings the ball to his waist and raises it back up in a circular motion
Windmill
Often said by the defensive player who appears to have cleanly blocked a shot but instead is called for a foul
All Ball
When a player makes a move that causes the defender to stumble or fall
Break Ankles
Refers to a player guilty of a three-second violation in the lane
Camping Out
Comments (4)
Archer1212
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Level 63
Aug 17, 2017
"form" and "release" should also be accepted for a player's shooting motion.
maxvenble
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Level 46
Aug 20, 2017
Even though neither "form" or "release" are slang?
Andrew169
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Level 73
Apr 17, 2023
I scored 9/20, not too bad. I tried "Be Like Mike", no good. Thanks for the quiz!
nicogotclout
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Level 26
May 20, 2023
what oldheads actually use this "slang"?, sorry bro but who has ever called anyone a "swingman" come on
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