Scoop shot - a shot that is taken with an underhand, scooping motion while moving toward the basket
Scorer - the official that keeps a running total of field goals, free throws, points, personal fouls and technical fouls for each player and team.
Screen - when a player takes a position in the path of the defensive player guarding a teammate in order to free that teammate to take an open shot or to go to the basket.
Set shot - a shot that is taken without jumping
Shooting guard - one that is depended on to shoot more and handle the ball less than the point guard
Shot clock - the clock that indicates the amount of time a team has to take a shot.
Sideline - One of the two boundary lines that run from baseline to baseline.
Sixth man - A team's best substitute.
Sky hook - A hook shot released from above the level of the rim.
Slam dunk - a type of dunk where the ball is thrown down hard through the basket.
Small forward - a forward that is smaller and quicker than the power forward
Square up - when a player takes a position looking at the basket with the line between
the shoulders forming a right angle with a line drawn to the center of the basket, preparatory to taking a shot
Stack - an offensive alignment where two players set up in a low post position one side of the lane and a third player is in the low post on the other side
Steal - when a player takes the ball away from an opponent
Steps - same as traveling
b side - the side of the court where the ball is located
Stuff - same as dunk
Swing man - a player that can be used for two positions. Usually guard and forward
Swish - a shot that goes in without touching the basketball rim or backboard.
Switch - when a player temporarily swaps defensive assignments with a teammate.
