4.2.6.2.2 Basketball

Use this domain for words related to a particular sport. The example words are from the sport of basketball. If you do not play basketball in your culture, you can rename this domain and use it for one of your sports. Add other domains for each of your sports.

  • What is the sport called?
    basketball, b-ball
  • What words refer to a game?
    basketball game, game
  • What are the types of games?
    half-court, full-court, pick up game
  • What are the parts of a game?
    tip off, first quarter, second quarter, first half, half time, buzzer
  • What is a person called who participates in the game?
    basketball player, star, center, forward, guard, substitute, bench
  • What is a group of players called?
    basketball team
  • What is a group of teams called?
    league, conference, association, National Basketball Association
  • What is the leader of a team called?
    coach, to coach a team, captain, to captain a team
  • What is the staff of a team called?
    assistant coach, trainer, recruiter, referee, timekeeper
  • What do the players do?
    play basketball, shoot, shoot a free throw, score a basket, three point play, assist, block a shot, dribble, pass the ball, catch, screen, set up a play, run a play, jump, rebound, hit the boards, tip in, stuff, double dribble, walk, step out of bounds, throw out of bounds, foul, technical foul, charge, steal the ball, fast break, guard, play defense, play offense, substitute, huddle up, throw the ball in
  • What equipment is used in the game?
    basketball, hoop, net, backboard, uniform, basketball shoes, referee's whistle, clock, scoreboard, bench
  • What is the place called where the game is played?
    basketball court, arena, gym, gymnasium
  • What are the parts of a playing area?
    court, line, out of bounds, key, free throw line, jump circle