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backstop 
Structure made up of a basket and its support; a team scores each time it puts the ball into the opposing team’s basket.
padded base
Base covered with protective padding; it supports and stabilizes the backstop and must be at least 2 m from the end line.
backboard support
Oblique piece that supports the backboard and the basket.
padded upright
Vertical piece covered with protective padding; it holds the backboard support.
rim
Circular orange piece on which the net is mounted; it is 45 cm in diameter and 3.05 m above floor level.
net
Flexible netting attached to the rim; it slows the ball when it passes through the basket.
backboard
Rigid board attached to the back of the basket; it is usually made of transparent material so that spectators behind the basket can follow the action.
basket
Structure made up of a net mounted on a rim; a basket is worth two or three points, depending on where the shot was taken from.
