Air ball
An unblocked shot that fails to hit the rim or backboard. Does not reset the shot clock.
Backboard
The rectangular platform behind the rim that supports it.
Bank shot
A shot that hits the backboard before hitting the rim or going through the net.
Brick
A shot attempt that hits the rim and bounces off.
Free throw line
A restricted area on the court which allow unopposed attempts to score points.
Swish
A shot which goes through the net without hitting the backboard or rim.
An unblocked shot that fails to hit the rim or backboard. Does not reset the shot clock.
Backboard
The rectangular platform behind the rim that supports it.
Bank shot
A shot that hits the backboard before hitting the rim or going through the net.
Brick
A shot attempt that hits the rim and bounces off.
Free throw line
A restricted area on the court which allow unopposed attempts to score points.
Swish
A shot which goes through the net without hitting the backboard or rim.
Wiggle room
The area on the backboard where ball can go through the net if it hits.
Section of Incidence
The intersection of the basket in three-dimensional space with the plane which is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the basketball