Backboard

usgb/ˈbækbɔːrd/
noun

The board behind the basket in a game of basketball, which the ball can bounce off of.

He scored three points by bouncing the ball off the backboard.
Visual representation of "backboard" - The board behind the basket in a game of basketball, which the ball can bounce off of.

Often appears as...

  • hit the backboard
  • break the backboard
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Basketball Essential

Used specifically to refer to basketball equipment, often seen in sports contexts.

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During the game, he leapt high and slapped the basketball backboard.
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Scoring Technique

A strategic move in basketball where players use the backboard to make shots.

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She practiced her layups, aiming for the top corner of the backboard.
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Backboard Slam

Slang for forcefully dunking the ball against the backboard in basketball.

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The crowd roared when he dunked with a powerful backboard slam.
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