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Tag Archives: Basketball

Sports Word of the Week! FLOP

Written on March 30, 2015 at 12:25 pm, by Shavannia Williams

Flop (Basketball) - When a player exaggerates and purposely falls to the ground after receiving little or no physical contact from an opponent. The player is acting as...

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Categories: Center Court, E-Magazine, Sports, Sports@Work
Tags: Basketball, basketball terminology, flop basketball, flopping, Paul Pierce, Sports terminology

Sports Word of the Week! SIXTH MAN

Written on March 23, 2015 at 11:34 am, by Shavannia Williams

Sixth Man (Basketball) - A basketball player who is not a starter but gets a lot of playing time and plays more than the other reserve players. Join...

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Categories: Center Court, E-Magazine, Sports, Sports@Work
Tags: Basketball, basketball terminology, sixth man, Sports terminology

Sports Word of the Week! CHERRY PICKING

Written on February 16, 2015 at 11:27 am, by Shavannia Williams

Cherry Picking (Basketball) - When a player does not go to the other side of the court to play defense, but stays by his team's basket. Join the...

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Categories: Center Court, E-Magazine, Sports, Sports@Work
Tags: Basketball, basketball terminology, cherry picking, Sports terminology

Sports Word of the Week! SWINGMAN

Written on February 9, 2015 at 12:54 pm, by Shavannia Williams

Swingman - A player who can play multiple positions in a sport. Basically he or she "swings" between positions. a. Basketball - A player who can play...

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Categories: Center Court, Diamond, E-Magazine, Ice, Sports, Sports@Work
Tags: baseball, baseball terminology, Basketball, basketball terminology, defenseman, forward, hockey, hockey terminology, Jabari Parker, Kobe Bryant, pitcher, reliever, shooting guard, small forward, Sports terminology, starter

Sports Word of the Week! TRIPLE DOUBLE

Written on April 28, 2014 at 9:30 am, by Heels & Helmets

Triple Double (Basketball) - When a player reaches double digits in three stat categories, such as points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. Join the Conversation -Did you see Rajon Rondo...

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Categories: Center Court, E-Magazine, Sports, Sports@Work
Tags: Basketball, Rajon Rondo, Sports word of the week, Triple Double

Sports Word of the Week! BUZZER BEATER

Written on December 30, 2013 at 9:36 am, by Shavannia Williams

Buzzer Beater (Basketball) - A Basket in the final seconds of a game (right before the buzzer sounds) that in itself results in a win or overtime. Join the conversation...

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Categories: Center Court, E-Magazine, Sports@Work
Tags: Basketball, Buzzer Beater, NBA, NCAA

Sports Word of the Week! TRANSITION

Written on December 9, 2013 at 10:00 am, by Shavannia Williams

Transition (Basketball) - The process of changing from defense to offense, or vice versa. Join the conversation "Time to transition into the new season, new ways to market."...

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Categories: Center Court, E-Magazine, Sports@Work
Tags: Basketball, NBA, Transition

Sports Word of the Week! FAST BREAK

Written on November 4, 2013 at 12:18 pm, by Shavannia Williams

Fast Break (Basketball) - A play or method of play that brings the ball from one end of the court to the other quickly, usually by one or two quick...

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Categories: E-Magazine, Gridiron, Sports@Work
Tags: Basketball, Fast Break, NBA

Sports Word of the Week! POINT GUARD

Written on October 21, 2013 at 11:07 am, by Shavannia Williams

Point Guard (Basketball) - A position in basketball usually reserved for the team's best ball handler and/or best passer. It is sometimes referred to as "the one". Join the conversation According...

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Categories: Center Court, E-Magazine, Sports@Work
Tags: Basketball, NBA, Point Guard

Sports Word of the Week! REBOUND

Written on October 14, 2013 at 10:59 am, by Shavannia Williams

Rebound (Basketball) - To retrieve and gain possession of the ball as it bounces off the backboard or rim after an unsuccessful shot. Join the conversation "After the slow business...

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Categories: Center Court, E-Magazine, Sports@Work
Tags: Basketball, Business, NBA, Rebound