treyballer's definitions

paint

the same thing as the key in basketball. The rectangular area extending out towards half court from the baseline. Usually painted a different color from the rest of the court.

Coach: Get in the paint Aldo!
Aldo: What the hell is the paint?
Coach: The key:

by treyballer February 2, 2015

euro step

the quick transition in basketball from dribbling to pivoting to jumping all in the same motion of a lay-up.

Davis attempted to do a euro step but did it incorrectly so Trey had to teach him all over again.

by treyballer February 2, 2015

tear drop

similar to a euro step but consists of a complete shot while moving directly towards the basket. Used in basketball

Davis: What the hell is the difference between a euro step & tear drop
Trey: Tear drop is for driving completely up the paint using your knee to push the defender off of you
Aldo: Ball is life

by treyballer February 2, 2015