basketball glossary
What is a Block in Pickup Basketball?
A block is when a defender legally swats away an opponent's shot. One of the most spectacular defensive plays. Counts as a defensive stop in pickup.
Example in a match
Your opponent goes up for a layup. You jump and block the shot off the backboard.
Pickup Basketball scoring with Volley
Volley scores pickup basketball with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Block".
Free on iOS and Android. Multi-sport scoring across 9 sports with proper sport-specific scoring engines, ELO rating tracking, and tournament running.
Frequently asked questions
What is a block in pickup basketball?
A block is when a defender legally swats away an opponent's shot. One of the most spectacular defensive plays. Counts as a defensive stop in pickup.
Does Volley handle block automatically?
Yes. Volley's pickup basketball scoring engine handles every standard rule including block. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more pickup basketball terms?
The full Pickup Basketball glossary is at /basketball-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.