Parts of a Basketball Court
I am making this post to assist in the understanding of my other post, Basketball Plays for Youth. I understand that I use terms that are, to some, unfirmilliar. To solve this I am going to go through all of the terms that I use and, using a diagram for visual aid, explain what it is, or where it is found on a basketball court. If after reading this you still have trouble understanding, Click Here to view a book that I think will help you out tremedously.
Term List
- Block
- Elbow
- Lane
- Spot Up
- Post Up
- Screen
- Roll
- Baseline
Block
The term "block" refers to a spot on the basketball court. There are two "blocks" on each end of the court. The "block" is located about two feet to the away from the basket with one on the left side and one on the right.
Elbow
"Elbow" is also a term that refers to a spot on the basketball court. The "elbow" is located 15 feet from the basket with one being on one side of the free throw line, and another on the other side.
Lane
The term "lane" refers to a part of the court that is enclosed by a box, this box is formed by the free-throw line, the baseline, and the two lines extending upward from the blocks.
Spot Up
Spotting up is an action that all players must be firmilliar with. To spot up, means to find an open area and prepare to recieve a pass and shoot the ball.
Post Up
Posting up is a essential abilty that all centers must work on. Posting up is usually done close to the basket. To post up a man must put his butt into another player to get a open pass.
A screen is a action that can be done anywhere on the court. To set a screen one must be firmly standing on the ground, not moving at all. A man with the ball must then dribble towards him, forcing his man into the man setting the screen.
Roll
A roll is done by a man that has just set a screen, he must set the screen and then spin towards the basket blocking off the defensive player. Therefore opening himself to the basket.
Baseline
The baseline is the end-line of the court. There is one on each side of the floor extending under the basket.
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Thanks for providing these definitions, We didn't use many of these terms, when I was growing up playing basketball.
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