As it refers to players, backcourt generally means guards. A team with a great backcourt would have two talented guards. Backcourt Violation A team must move the ball out of its backcourt within 10 seconds after gaining possession. The boundary lines at either end of the court behind the basket. The visiting team chooses the basket for the first half.
Teams change baskets for the second half.
All overtime periods are considered extensions of the second half. Blocking Illegal movement of a defensive player into the path of an offensive player which interferes with free movement. Box out To set a position between an opponent and the basket to prevent the opponent from reaching a rebound or tip-in. Center The pivotman, generally the tallest member of the team, who usually plays with his back to the basket on offense. A successful free throw.