#offense
59 words tagged “offense”
A formation where a non-QB takes the snap.
To thoroughly outplay an opponent
A trick handoff where the QB fakes a pass then hands off behind his back.
A chain of attacks the opponent blocks back-to-back to keep them pinned in defense.
A stance ready to shoot, pass or drive
Manufacturing runs with speed and contact, not power.
A route where the receiver stops and turns back sharply.
An offense that skips the huddle to move fast.
A forward who runs the offense like a point guard
Drive, draw help, then pass out to a shooter
Attacking the rim with speed and momentum
A home run.
A QB fakes a handoff and runs the opposite way.
A fast-paced offense that snaps quickly to save time.
To dunk over a defender so spectacularly it belongs on a poster
A post-touchdown play worth two points from short range.
Two-direction step around a defender after gathering
A small, quick running back.
A short QB run straight ahead behind the line.
Setting up with your back to the basket to score
Hanging near the far basket for easy scores
A home run.
Kneeling to run out the clock.
A hurry-up offense run near the end of a half.
A short underhanded forward pass.
Runners on base.
A play changed at the line of scrimmage.
A trick play with a handoff, pitch back, then pass.
A backward or sideways toss to a teammate.
Shooting immediately off a pass
Pass then immediately cut for a return pass
The area close to the basket beside the lane
A spacing offense built on three-player triangles
A screen for the ball-handler, then the screener cuts to the rim
To beat a defender by dribbling past him
A power forward who spaces the floor with shooting
A desperation long pass at game's end.
A player who won't pass to teammates
A home run, especially a towering one.
Dribbling the length of the court to score