tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-449394424636030812023-06-20T06:08:51.347-07:00Coach Turner's Hoops Terms CompendiumThe following are words or phrases that have been compiled over time from different parts of the world. The intent is that this collection could be a resource for coaches, players, and writers. These terms are both normal definitions and slang expressions.Coach Damian Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17314481006873610419noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44939442463603081.post-80027592701447976462009-05-27T11:41:00.002-07:002012-03-31T08:57:26.599-07:00Terms A - C
Advancing the Ball. Moving the ball down the court by passing or dribbling.
Air. The height of a player's jump. In context: "She had a lot of air on that shot" or "There was a lot of air under his kicks". See Hops, Hangtime, Ups, Vert.
Air Ball. A missed shot that does NOT hit the backboard or rim.Air Flick. A quick, mostly wrist-propelled pass.
Alive. The status of the ball when the game Coach Damian Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17314481006873610419noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44939442463603081.post-80423978838036688242009-05-27T11:36:00.001-07:002012-03-31T09:07:24.437-07:00Terms D - F
D. Defense.
D-up! A verbal direction that means get into your defensive positions.Dead ! Dead! Yelled by defenders to alert team mates that an opponent with the ball has used up their dribble and no pass options implying that there is a trap opportunity.Dead Ball. The status of the ball when a violation has occurred or the ball has gone out of bounds. See Alive.Death Valley. Areas on the court Coach Damian Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17314481006873610419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44939442463603081.post-1363650704752422672009-05-27T11:34:00.000-07:002012-01-07T14:28:47.715-08:00Terms G - I
Garbage Picking. Where a player will linger or hang back to get a long pass for an easy shot.
Getting the Roll. Where a bad shot goes in because of the spin (roll) of the ball. See Shooter's Bounce.Getting your Dogs Down. Planting your feet or establishing position often to bump a cutter or to absorb impact from an attacking player in hope of being displaced thereby forcing the attacking player Coach Damian Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17314481006873610419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44939442463603081.post-64452090994609834532009-05-27T11:33:00.000-07:002012-01-13T11:55:40.636-08:00Terms J - N
Jab-step. If you have the ball and are being closely defended, this is a way to force the defender back or to fake them out. Take your non-pivot foot (also called your free foot) and take a short, quick step toward the defender or to one side of the defender.Juke Move. A quick hesitation move used to freeze a defender when the one using the move is dribbling.
Jump Ball. Process by which a game Coach Damian Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17314481006873610419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44939442463603081.post-71831012463658778312009-05-27T11:32:00.000-07:002012-01-13T11:25:09.463-08:00Terms O - Q
O Execution Lapse. Where a player forgets what to do in a set offense (O= Offense). Also called an OEL.
Odd Front Alignment. Expression used to describe how many defenders are at the perimeter in a defensive set. Coaches and teams should have a responsive offensive set to counter.
Off Guard. Shooting guard or Number 2 player.Offensive Rebound. Getting a rebound from a missed shot that Coach Damian Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17314481006873610419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44939442463603081.post-19723580935397668652009-05-27T11:31:00.002-07:002012-03-31T08:45:49.600-07:00Terms R-S
Rain Maker. A high, arcing shot. Aka Rainbow or Rainbow Jumper.Reaching in. A lazy grab at a penetrating dribble that often ends up with a foul. Often, the reach is in by the defender into the side and through the bar arm of the player with the ball.
Ready Position. The position assumed by a player who has just received a pass or a rebound. Aka. Triple Coach Damian Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17314481006873610419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44939442463603081.post-47921894905847641432009-05-27T11:28:00.001-07:002012-03-11T08:01:45.633-07:00Terms T to Z
Take a Bus. Travel.
Take it to the Cylinder. Drive to the basket.
Take it to the Hole. Drive to the basket.Take it to the Hoop. Drive to the basket.
Take it to the Rack. Drive to the basket.
Tap Back. A type of pass where a player who is passed the ball never actually holds or controls the ball. Instead they tap it back to the person that passed it to them or to Coach Damian Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17314481006873610419noreply@blogger.com1