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Backboard Oddly enough, the board behind the basket. The regulation size for the backboard is 6 feet by 3.5 feet.
Backcourt The area between the end line furthest from the offense’s goal and the “Mid Court Line”. As opposed to “Frontcourt”. 
Ball Handler The player in control of the ball. At the beginning of the play, this would usually be the point guard. 
Bank Shot A shot that falls into the basket after bouncing off the backboard. 
Baseline The out of bounds line behind the basket designating the end of the court. Also referred to as the “Endline” see end line. 
Basket The circular metal rim attached to the “Backboard.” According to regulation, the basket should be 18 inches in diameter and suspended 10 feet above the ground. For obvious reasons, a successful shot through this circle is also called a basket. 
Beat the Defender A player on offense (not necessarily the “Ball Handler”) gets past the opponent guarding him or her. 
Blind Pass When the “Ball Handler” passes to a teammate he or she can’t see based only on where the teammate should be in the current situation. 
Blocked Shot A shot prevented from reaching the basket by a defender deflecting its path. 
Blocking When a defender (without “Established Position”  illegally positions his or her body to prevent an opponent’s advance. A defensive foul, as opposed to “Charging”. 
Boosters Supporters of a college program; usually former students of the school. 
Boxing Out When a player tries to position his or her body between the opponent and the goal in order to have a better position to recover a “Rebound”. 
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