Basketball
Across
- 1. A break requested by a team
- 4. Numbered shirt worn by players
- 5. Break in the middle of the game
- 8. Circular rim above the court
- 11. Close-range shot off the backboard
- 13. How a game begins
- 15. Bouncing the ball while moving
- 17. A shot that touches only the net
- 19. Taking possession from an opponent
- 21. Official who enforces the rules
- 22. Stopping a shot before it reaches the basket
- 23. Recovering a missed shot
- 25. Credit for helping a teammate score
- 26. Timer limiting possession length
- 27. The board behind the hoop
- 29. The playing surface
- 30. Hint / Crossword Clue
Down
- 2. Violation for moving without dribbling
- 3. Uncontested shot awarded after certain fouls
- 6. Award for the most valuable player
- 7. Position between guard and center
- 9. The goal players shoot at
- 10. Postseason tournament
- 12. Throwing the ball to a teammate
- 14. Illegal contact between players
- 15. A powerful shot from above the rim
- 16. Shot made from beyond the arc
- 18. Hangs from the rim
- 20. Usually the tallest position on the team
- 24. Keeping one foot planted while turning
- 28. Position focused on ball handling