Advance step
A step in which the defender's lead foot steps toward their man and the back foot slides forward.
Blocked shot:
When the defence deflects or stops a shot attempt with their hand while the ball is still on its upward flight.
Box-and-one
A combination defense in which four defenders play zone in a box formation and the fifth defender guards one player man-to-man.
Defense:
the act of preventing the offense from scoring; the team without the ball.
Defensive rebound:
Grabbing the ball from the missed shot attempt by an opponent.
Guarding:
the act of following an opponent around the court to prevent him from getting close to the basket, taking an open shot or making easy an pass, while avoiding illegal contact.
Halfcourt defense
The portion of a team's defensive play conducted with both teams having established positions
Man-to-man defense:
the defensive style where each defensive player is responsible for guarding one opponent.
Match-ups:
any pairing of players on opposing teams who guard each other.
Rejected
To have one's shot blocked.
Steal:
A defensive action, which causes a turnover by an opponent.
Transition defense
The portion of a team's defensive play conducted when the other team has first gained possession and is moving up the court, before both teams have established positions. Includes defense against fast breaks.
Zone defense:
a defense where each defender is responsible for an area of the court and must guard any player who enters that area.
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