Basketball
Across
- 2. is a commonly used tactical maneuver against encroaching defense players
- 4. throws an unimpeded attempt at a basket awarded to a player following a foul or other infringement
- 7. the control of the ball
- 9. occurs when a player on defense takes possession of the basketball from an opposing player
Down
- 1. movement of the ball caused by a player in control who throws or taps the ball to the floor
- 3. occurs when a player on defense takes possession of the basketball from an opposing player
- 5. when a defensive player legally deflects a field goal attempt from an offensive player to prevent a score
- 6. the deliberate attempt to move a live ball between two teammates
- 8. one handed shot made from near the basket, especially one that rebounds off the backboard.
- 9. throwing the basketball toward the hoop