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a player that is on the team without the ball. the team that is trying to get back or steal the ball from the offensive team is the defensive team.
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How long does a defensive basketball player have in the lane?
As long as they want.
What is the best defensive basketball player?
There are many different opinions on who the greatest defensive basketball player ever was. However one of the most popular opinions is that Michael Jordan was the best.
Can a Basketball defensive player hit the hand of offensive player to jar ball loose?
NO
Can a defensive player in basketball stay in the lane for more than 3 seconds?
Yes. A defensive player can stay in the lane as long as they wish.
Can a defensive basketball player step on endline when defending an offensive player driving baseline?
yes
In basketball can a defensive player contact an attacker when stealing the ball from her?
No, that is considered a foul
What does charging mean in basketball?
when an offensive player knocks down a defensive player while the offensive player is dribbling
When an post player in basketball has position and the defensive player uses his legs to move that player out of the post is that a foul?
Yes
Is a guard a offensive player or defensive player?
All players in basketball play both offense and defense.
What is it called when an offensive player runs into the defensive player who is still moving in the game of basketball?
That would be a blocking foul.
In basketball what is the distance a defensive player has to give the offensive player throwing the ball in from out of bounds?
The defensive player just has to be on the inbounds part of the court. As long as they do not break the plane or touch the offensive player they are in a legal position.
What is a defensive position?
In basketball, the defensive position is the stance you are in while guarding an opponent (defense) in basketball.
