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Center Generally the largest player on the team, the center uses his or her dominant presence to score from and defend a position near the basket. 
Center Circle Midcourt circle where the “Jump Ball” occurs. 
Charging An illegal maneuver in which an offensive player runs into an opponent who already has “Established Position.” An offensive foul, and the opposite of “Blocking”. 
Clear Out An offensive player (not the “Ball Handler”) moves away from an area to give his teammate (the “Ball Handler”) more room to maneuver. 
Commissioner Head of the National Basketball Association. Has the power to instate new rules and discipline players coaches, officials, etc.  
Court Where the game of basketball is played. By regulation, the official basketball court measures 94 feet by 50 feet, and is bounded by two “Sidelines” and two “Endlines” with two “Baskets,” one  on each end. 
Court Vision The quality that allows a player to make the best passing decisions based on the positions of his or her teammates and opponents.  An important asset for a “Point Guard”. 
Crossover Dribble To bounce the ball from one hand to the other, across the body. 
Cylinder The invisible upward extension of the “Basket” in which the ball cannot be touched by any player. See “Goal Tending”. 
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