Point.

1. Basketball's basic scoring unit. A free throw is worth 1 point, a field goal 2 or 3 points, depending on whether it's shot from behind the three-point line.
2. Court terminology, the area in the frontcourt behind the free throw circle, where the point guard usually operates.

Point Guard.

The player who usually brings the ball upcourt for his team, is responsible for the bulk of the ball handling duties, sets up and runs the team's offense and who is most often in charge of directing the team. Usually a team's primary ball handler.

Point Spread.

A device established by bookmakers to equalize 2 teams for betting purposes; e.g., if a team is considered to be 4 points better than another, the spread is 4 points; to win a bet on the favorite, that team would to win by more than the spread (in this case, by more than 4 points); the margin of victory can be more important than whether a team wins or loses.

Possession Arrow.

A sideline indicator that has a lighted arrow, used to determine which team is next entitled to the ball under the alternating-possession rule. E.g. which team's turn it is to inbounds the ball to begin a period or in a jump ball situation.

"Post".

A defensive terminology: "Man in the strong side low post !".

Post.

A position just outside the free throw lane, either near the basket or near the free throw line. See: High Post; Low Post.

Posting Up.

The process of getting into post position.

Post Position.

The position of a player standing in the low post or the high post.

Post-up.

To establish offensive position in the low post, close to the basket, usually in order to take advantage of a smaller defender, in an attempt to receive the ball and score at close-range.

Power Forward.

A frontcourt position that requires strength and, most often, height. The larger and stronger of a team's two forward, whose duties generally involve rebounding as much as scoring close to the basket. Also referred to as the # 4 position.
Compare: Small Forward.