BASKETBALL
Across
- 2. A shot attempted in the final seconds and made after the shot clock has expired.
- 4. When you hit a player in the act of shooting.
- 7. basketball term used when a player forces a turnover from an opponent by taking the basketball from them or deflecting a pass.
- 9. The process of using one hand to repeatedly bounce the basketball off the floor
- 10. When a stationary player has possession of the basketball, they're allowed to move one foot around as long as their other foot stays in contact with the floor at all times.
- 11. The process of passing the basketball from out of bounds into the court.
- 14. Coaches have a certain number of them per quarter or half depending on the league their coaching in.
- 15. A shot attempt that doesn't hit the rim or the backboard.
- 16. involves a player setting a stationary block on their teammate's defender.
- 18. This is an advanced pass that involves the player with the basketball looking one direction and pass another direction.
- 19. The term is used when a player makes a shot that doesn't hit anything except the net.
- 20. is a stat that's awarded to the player who gains possession the basketball after a missed field goal attempt.
Down
- 1. When a player who was off the court swaps with a player on the court
- 3. occurs when a players loses possession of the basketball before a shot attempt.
- 5. An offensive foul that's called when an offensive player runs into a defender who has established position.
- 6. To move one’s pivot foot illegally or taking three steps without dribbling the ball.
- 8. is an electronic countdown timer used to increase the pace of a basketball game.
- 12. An uncontested shot 15 feet from the basket directly in front
- 13. An exciting play involving a player catching a pass in the air and finishing with a layup or dunk before landing back on the court.
- 17. A basketball shot when the shot is taken while the player is jumping away from the basket.
- 21. To score by putting the ball directly into the basket with one or two hands.