Holding.

Using the hands to interfere with or limit an opponent's freedom of movement.

Hook Pass.

A one-handed pass, when the player is sideways to the receiver, while the pass is taken with a sweeping, hooking motion releasing the ball above the head with the hand farther away from the receiver. May be taken stationery or while running.

Hook Shot.

A difficult one-handed shot, usually taken from the Low Post. The player is sideways to the basket, while the shot is taken with a sweeping, hooking motion releasing the ball above the head with the hand farther away from the rim. May be taken stationery or while running.

Hoop.

Basket or rim. Also slang for playing Basketball.

Hoops.

The game of Basketball, as in, "We played hoops yesterday."

Hop Step.

A particular move which can create excellent shot chances and more variety in player's arsenal. Player begins to drive to the basket with his strong hand. When ready to hop, bounces the ball hard. At the same time, jump off his foot that is opposite to the ball. In mid-air, hold the ball with both hands being sure to land on both feet at the same time (if not, it is traveling). When the player is closer to the basket, he shoots it or dish it for an easy bucket. If the defender is playing the shooter to a certain side, he must hop to the opposite direction. For example, if the defender is playing the shooter to the right, then hop to the left.