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Basketball Terminology | G - H - I

G

Game clock

Shows how much time remains in each of the four 12-minute quarters of an NBA game or two 20-minute halves of a college game.

Guards

The 2 players on each team who are the smallest on the court; they usually handle setting up plays and passing to teammates closer to the basket.

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.

H

Half-court or set offense

When a team takes the time to develop a play in its frontcourt, such as the give-and-go or a screening play; opposite of fast break.

High percentage shot

A shot that is likely to go in the basket, such as a layup.

High post

An imaginary area outside either side of the foul lane at the free-throw line extended.

I

In the paint

Being in the foul lane area which is painted a different color.

Inbounds

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.

Incidental contact

Minor contact usually overlooked by officials.

Inside shooting

Shots taken by a player near or under the basket.