Basketball

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Across
  1. 1. — Jump ball that starts the game
  2. 3. — Pass that directly leads to a score
  3. 6. — Loss of possession due to an error or violation
  4. 7. — Take the ball away from an opponent
  5. 9. — Close-range shot off the backboard
  6. 11. defense — Formation where defenders guard areas, not players
  7. 13. — Surface behind the hoop used for bank shots
  8. 15. — Score by forcefully putting the ball through the hoop
  9. 16. throw — Uncontested shot awarded after a foul
Down
  1. 2. — Maintain one foot while rotating to change direction
  2. 4. clock — Timer limiting possession length
  3. 5. — Shot made from beyond the arc
  4. 8. — Deflect an opponent’s shot attempt
  5. 10. — Move the ball by bouncing it on the court
  6. 12. — Gain possession after a missed shot
  7. 14. — Quick dribble move switching hands to evade a defender