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Learn the definitions of common words and phrases used in basketball, such as 2-for-1, 3-and-D, alley-oop, and more. This glossary covers terms related to the court, the game, the players, and the rules of basketball.
An inning is the half of a game where one team bats until three outs are made, while the other team plays defense. A full game is typically scheduled for nine innings in baseball, and seven innings in softball, unless the score is tied or the game is rained out.
Mercy rule is a rule that ends a game early when one team has a large lead over the other. It is used in various sports, especially youth sports, to avoid humiliation or running up the score. Learn how mercy rule works in different sports and levels in the US.
Sudden death has been perceived as a poor fit for gridiron football [citation needed] because the process gives an inherent advantage to the team who starts with possession of the ball: they can end the game immediately by driving a relatively short distance into field goal range and then kicking a field goal, but defensive scores such as the pick-six or the safety are much more rare.
A tie or draw is a result in a competitive sport when the scores are equal or inconclusive. Learn how different sports and games resolve ties, and see examples of two-player and multi-player games.
Running up the score is a sports strategy that occurs when a competitor continues to play in such a way as to score additional points after the outcome of the game is no longer realistically in question. Stat padding is a term for running up the score in American football, where teams may try to increase their stats by scoring more points than necessary.
Learn about the history, variations and regulations of basketball, the sport invented by James Naismith in 1892. Find out how the rules of basketball differ across leagues and countries, and what are the key terms and concepts of the game.
A rainout is a term for an outdoor sporting event that is delayed or canceled due to rain or the threat of rain. Learn how different sports handle rainouts, such as baseball, football, tennis, and golf, and see some notable cases of rainouts in history.