Basketball Crossword

2. A ball that is not "alive" or in play.
3. The center position; also the foot that remains stationary until a dribbler passes the ball.
5. Intercepting a shot that is either in the basket, or directly above it.
6. A foul called as a result of misconduct in which the opponent is awarded a freethrow.
8. Two defense players team up on the ball handler.
9. Small sharp step with the non-pivot foot toward the defense player.
12. A device that keeps track of the limited time the team in possession of the ball has to take a shot at the basket.
13. Gaining possession of the ball after it bounces off the backboard or rim on a missed shot.
14. The ball tossed into the air by the referee between two opposing players in order to start the game.
17. Bouncing the ball off the floor with one hand.
18. The team not in possession of the ball.
19. A player comes in to replace a teammate on the court.
20. The offensive area running from mid-court to the end-line.

1. The part of the court that extends beyond the foul circle.
4. In an attempt to block an opponent and set up rebound opportunities, a defense player gets between a teammate and the basket.
7. Extra time given a tied regulation game.
8. The offensive team gives the ball up to defense.
10. An offensive player fouls by illegally contacting a stationary defense player.
11. Bouncing the ball off the floor with one hand.
15. Area of the court farthest from the offensive team's goal.
16. Also called the "paint"; area extending from the end line to the free-throw line and 12 feet across.