Back line: A line across the end of the court, but not including the goal line; also called the "outer goal line".

   Centre back: A player centred largely around midcourt who directs the offence and shoots or tries to penetrate the defence; also called a "playmaker".

   Centre line: A line across the court dividing it into two halves.

   Corner throw: An offensive player's throw from a corner at the offensive end of the court, restarting play after the ball has gone over the back line after being touched by a defender other than the goalkeeper.

   Court player: Any player on the court except a goalkeeper; also known as a "field player".

   Dribble: To move the ball by bouncing it on the floor.

   Exclusion: When a player is ejected from the game with no replacement allowed.

   Field player: Any player on the court except a goalkeeper; also known as a "court player".

   Four-metre line: A line four metres in front of a goal that marks the limit of where a goalkeeper may advance to defend against a penalty throw; also known as the "goalkeeper's restraining line".

   Free throw: A fresh start to offensive play without interference from the defence, awarded for a minor offence by the opponent.

   Free-throw line: An arcing dotted line extending nine metres from the goal, marking where an attacking team resumes play after being fouled inside the line; also called the "nine-metre line".

   Goal area: The D-shaped area extending six metres from the goal and occupied only by the goalkeeper.

   Goal area line: An arcing line that defines the goal area; also called the "six-metre line".

   Goal line: The line the ball must cross to score a goal.

   Goal throw: A throw-in from a goalkeeper to a team-mate, restarting play after the goalkeeper or the opposition last touched the ball before it passed over the back line.

   Goalkeeper: The player in charge of defending the goal.

   Goalkeeper's restraining line: A line four metres in front of a goal that marks the limit of where a goalkeeper may advance to defend against a penalty throw; also known as the "four-metre line".

   Harpaston: An ancient Roman team sport believed to be a forerunner to handball, in which players threw a small ball to team-mates while trying to avoid opposing players.

   Jump shot: A shot attempted while leaping.

   Line player: An offensive player who plays largely around the six-metre line; also called a "pivot".

   Nine-metre line: An arcing dotted line extending nine metres from the goal, marking where an attacking team resumes play after being fouled inside the line; also called the "free-throw line".

   Outer goal line: A line across the end of the court, but not including the goal line; also called the "back line".

   Penalty line: A one-metre line seven metres in front of the goal where penalty throws are attempted; also called the "seven-metre line".

   Penalty shoot-out: A tie-breaking system where, after a tied game, players on each team try to score against the opposing goalkeeper from the penalty line to determine a winner.

   Penalty throw: A seven-metre shot at goal defended only by the goalkeeper and awarded for a serious offence or because the defence illegally spoiled a clear chance to score a goal; also called a "seven-metre throw".

   Pivot: An offensive player who plays largely around the six-metre line; also called a "line player".

   Playmaker: A player centred largely around midcourt who directs the offence and shoots or tries to penetrate the defence; also called a "centre back".

   Red card: A card signifying a referee has ejected a player from the game.

   Referee throw: Similar to a jump ball in basketball, a throw into the air by the referee so a player on each team can jump and try to gain control of the ball.

   Running shot: A shot attempted while running.

   Seven-metre line: A one-metre line seven metres in front of the goal where penalty throws are attempted; also called the "penalty line".

   Seven-metre throw: A seven-metre shot at goal defended only by the goalkeeper and awarded for a serious infraction or because the defence illegally spoiled a clear chance to score a goal; also called a "penalty throw".

   Shooter: A player, usually tall and a good jumper, who shoots from the backcourt.

   Sideline: A boundary line marking a side of the court.

   Six-metre line: An arcing line that defines the goal area; also called the "goal area line".

   Throw-in: A throw from the side of the court to restart play after the ball has gone over the sidelines.

   Throw-off: A throw from the centre line to a team-mate at least three metres away and behind the line, used to restart play.

   Two-minute suspension: The penalty for a second warning from the referee or for any severe foul or unsportsmanlike behaviour.

   Wing: A player who plays largely along the side of the court.

   Yellow card: A card signifying the referee has warned a player about an infraction.

Credit: IOC

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