Ball Handler: Quien maneja el balón (base). Player controlling the ball; can also mean a player known for his skilful handling of the ball.
Goaltender: Jugador más atrasado en una situación en la que se realiza un 2 contra 1 en una defensa presionante.
Outlet: Receptor del primer pase de contraataque. He is a player that sets up near the sideline for a pass from a defensive rebounder. This pass will initiate the offensive fast break.
Pivot: Pívot. The position a player takes with their back to the basket, either at the top or on the side of the free throw lane. This is also called the post position.
Playmaker: Base. The point guard who usually sets up plays for his team-mates.
Shooter: Tirador. He is a player who takes a shot at the basket.
Sixth Man: Sexto jugador. He is the first substitute to come off the bench to replace a starter.
Starting Line-up: Quinteto inicial. These are the five players who begin a game for one team.
Substitute: Sustituto. He is a player who comes into the game to replace a player on the court.
Swing Man: Jugador adaptable a varias posiciones exteriores. He is a player who can play both the guard and forward positions.
Trailer: Carrilero. Post player or bounder who trails the fast break.
Wing: Ala. He is a player who is running the outside lane on the fast break. Also a player whois positioned at the foul-line extended area during the half-court offence.
