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Illegal Defense |
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A rather nebulous rule that is called irregularly. It's designed to prevent the use of the zone defense; itıs more like a 3-second violation for the defense, in which no defender can stay in the lane for more than, well, 3 seconds. |
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In the Paint |
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Descriptive of a location in the free throw lane, because it's painted a different color from the rest of the court. |
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Inbound |
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To pass the ball on a throw-in. |
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Inbounds |
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The area within the end lines and sidelines of the court; also the act of bringing the ball into this area by means of a throw-in. |
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Incidental Contact |
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Minor, basically inadvertent contact, that is usually ignored by officials. |
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Inside Shot |
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A shot taken from near or under the basket. |
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Intentional Foul |
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A foul deliberately committed by a defensive player to stop the clock. In college basketball, the team that was fouled gets two free throw and possession of the ball. |
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Ivot |
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The center; also the foot that must remain touching the floor until a ball handler who has stopped dribbling is ready to pass or shoot. |
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