Offense.

The team with possession of the ball.

Offense, Blocker / Mover.

See: Blocker / Mover Offense.

Offense, Early.

See: Early Offense (EO).

Offense, "Flex".

See: Flex Offense.

Offense, Offensive Foul.

See: Player-control foul.

Offense, "Shuffle".

See: Shuffle Offense.

Offensive Board.

1. The backboard behind the basket a team is shooting at.
2. An offensive rebound.

Offensive Foul.

A personal foul committed by an offensive player. In the NBA and international amateur play, the ball is awarded to the opposing team for a throw-in. In college and high school play, an offensive foul is treated like a defensive foul, unless it's committed by the player handling the ball.
See: Player-control foul.

Offensive Rebound.

A rebound of a team's own missed shot. An offensive rebound is credited to a player each time he retrieves a live ball immediately following a field goal attempt or a free throw attempt that is missed by himself or a teammate.

Offensive Team.

The team in possession of the ball.

Officials.

The crew chief, referee and umpire who control the game, stop and start play, and impose penalties for violations and fouls.