Basketball Crossword
Across
- 2. a defense strategy where a player is responsible for guarding a specific area on the court
- 5. when there is contact between opposing players
- 7. a ball tossed between two opponents
- 9. the half of the court where the team's own basket is located
- 11. moving the body around in a circle, or part of a circle, while one foot remains in contact with the floor
- 12. the amount of points it's worth to make a basket inside the 19ft (3-point) arch
- 14. taking more than one step with the ball or stepping with the ball before dribbling/passing
- 15. the amount of points it's worth to make a basket outside the 19ft (3-point) arch
Down
- 1. the quarterback of the team, runs the offense
- 3. a dribble stopped and started again or dribbling with 2 hands
- 4. a shot worth one point
- 6. when an offense player has crossed half court with the ball and dribbles or passes back over the center line
- 8. the half of the court where the opponent's basket is located
- 10. usually your taller players that play with their backs to the basket
- 13. an outside shooter, facing the basket (small forward)