basketball
Across
- 1. A one-minute stoppage of play, often called by a coach to discuss strategy or rest players.
- 3. The ball is considered out of bounds when it touches the floor, a player, or any object on or outside the boundary lines.
- 7. An undefended shot awarded to a player from the free-throw line after a foul.
- 8. The method used to start the game or to award possession when two opposing players simultaneously hold the ball.
- 10. A foul assessed for unsportsmanlike conduct or administrative violations (e.g., arguing with a referee) rather than illegal physical contact.
- 11. Illegal physical contact with an opponent, such as pushing, blocking, or tripping.
- 12. Touching the ball while it is on its downward flight toward the rim, or touching the ball while it is in the cylinder directly above the rim.
Down
- 2. Passing the ball from out-of-bounds to a teammate on the court to restart play.
- 4. Crossing the half-court line into the offensive zone, then passing or dribbling the ball back over the line into the defensive zone.
- 5. Taking more than two steps without dribbling the ball.
- 6. Placing the hand underneath the ball while dribbling, pausing the dribble, and then continuing.
- 9. Dribbling the ball with both hands at once, or stopping a dribble and starting it again.