Basketball
Across
- 3. blocking move by an offensive player to get their teammate open
- 7. a stat awarded to a player who receives the ball after a missed basket
- 11. when a player passes the ball to their teammate in a way for them to score
- 13. bouncing the ball on the floor continuously with one hand at a time
- 14. when a player holding the ball moves one or both of their feet
- 15. a foul that occurs when a offensive player makes significant contact with a defensive player
- 17. a basket attempt or scored basket, other than a free throw
- 18. when a player dribbles the ball with two hands simultaneously
- 19. a shot when the player leaps into the air and shoots a basket
- 20. a two point shot attempt made by leaping from below laying the ball near the goal
Down
- 1. known as the five, usually the tallest player and usually the strongest
- 2. players wear these to protect their knees
- 4. the playing surface, consists of a rectangular floor with baskets at both ends
- 5. the act of directing and strategizing the behavior of the team
- 6. usually the teams best shooter, and can handle the ball well
- 8. when a player excels into the air ,receives the ball and slams it through the rim in the air
- 9. usually directs the teams offense and the teams best ball handler
- 10. a unguarded scoring attempt the referee calls when a foul is committed
- 12. any infraction of the rules penalized as a foul
- 16. a shot from beyond the three point line