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References 0–9 2-for-1 A strategy used within the last minute of a period or quarter, in which the team with possession times its shot to ensure that it will regain possession with enough time to shoot again before time runs out. Applicable in competitions that use a shot clock (all except NFHS in most US states). 3-and-D Any player, typically not a star, who specializes mainly in three ...
In basketball, there are five players on court per team, each assigned to positions. Historically, these players have been assigned to positions defined by the role they play on the court, from a strategic point of view. The three main positions are guard, forward, and center, with the standard team featuring two guards, two forwards, and a center.
A 6’7”, 172-pound forward, he played on Angola's 1992, 1996, and 2000 Olympic basketball teams. Coimbra was involved in a confrontation with American player Charles Barkley during the 1992 Barcelona games. Coimbra had hit Barkley while jockeying for position underneath the basket, and Barkley retaliated by elbowing Coimbra in the chest.
Basketball positions (1 C, 15 P) W. Wheelchair basketball terminology (5 P) Pages in category "Basketball terminology" The following 128 pages are in this category ...
Basketball positions. Basketball position – general location on the court which each player is responsible for. Players are generally described by the position (or positions) played, though the rules do not specify any positions. Positions are part of the strategy that has evolved for playing the game, and terminology for describing game play.
Basketball players by position (4 C) Pages in category "Basketball positions" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. This list may not reflect ...
A diagram of the relative positions of basketball officials in "three-person" mechanics. The lead official (L) is normally along the baseline of the court. The trail official (T) takes up a position approximately level with the top of the three-point line. The center official (C) stands across the court near the free-throw line.
Note that a player's nationality does not affect the role of the position, since basketball positions are played the same way across the globe. Subcategories This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total.