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In the game of basketball they plaryer that brings the ball down and runs the offense is called the?
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Offense in basketball of carrying the ball?
the answer you are looking for is called travelling
What are the two sides in basketball called?
The two sides of basketball are called offense and defense. On offense the team protects the ball and tries to convert a basket. On defense the team guards the ball and tries to stop the other team from scoring.
What is it called when the offense tries to outrace the other team to score in basketball?
Fast break.
What is gaining control of a missed shot in basketball called?
Gaining control of a missed shot is called a rebound. Rebounds are important on both offense and defense in order to gain, or maintain possession of the ball.
When your team has the ball what is it called?
Offense and Defense. Offense being the team in possesion of the ball.
What was the name of the content basketball before it was called basketball?
The name of the content basketball before it was called basketball is Soccer ball
Something that brings suffering is called a what?
Something that brings suffering is called a source of pain or distress.
Was basketball really called basketball when it was invented?
NO
What is the black lining on a basketball called?
The black linings on a basketball are called the seams.
What is an incompletion?
An incompletion is a pass that is not caught by the offense or defense. A pass that is caught by the defense is called an interception. A pass that is caught by the offense is called a reception.
What is another word for playing basketball?
Shooter, passer, basketball, timeout, refs, defender, defense, offense, scorer, etc.
Who is the larger of two forwards on a basketball team?
The larger of the two forwards on a basketball team is called a center, or a "five". They will typically play by the foul line, or down by what is called the post. The post is right under and to one of the sides of the basket. The smaller of the forwards is known as the "four" and typically stays on both sides of the post. This is while on offense. Defensively, both players will play one on one in what is called "man-to-man", or in a specific area in what is called a "zone."
