Basketball Crossword

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  1. 2. what replaced the peach basket?
  2. 4. the name of the doctor that invented basketball
  3. 6. When can a jump ball occur?
  4. 7. the year that the doctor introduced the new game that involved a soccer ball and a peach basket?
  5. 10. What is it called when one walks or runs with the ball?
  6. 12. how many rules did the original game have?
  7. 13. what is the foul called that includes any type of illegal physical contact?
  8. 14. What kind of shot is the jump shot?
  9. 15. the more formal way to say hoop?
  10. 18. what player position do the next tallest players play?
  11. 19. what is the ball if the player is fouled while not shooting?
  12. 20. how is the ball moved down the court by the player?
  13. 23. Is blocking a violation of the rules?
  14. 25. What is it when a player dribbles, stops, and then begins to dribble again?
  15. 26. How many hand(s) are used in a lay-up?
  16. 27. What is an unblocked shot that fails to hit the rim or backboard?
  17. 28. what physical trait do the guards have?
  18. 31. when a player pushes or runes over a defensive player?
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  1. 1. what happens at halftime?
  2. 3. how many steps without dribbling is considered traveling?
  3. 5. can one dribble the ball with two hands? If not what is the violation called?
  4. 8. What type of foul is charging?
  5. 9. What happens when a team loses possession of the ball?
  6. 10. another name for the free throw lane
  7. 11. what was done to get the basketball back when a basket was made?
  8. 16. how do you obtain the ball after a failed attempt at a basket?
  9. 17. the closest line to the center circle
  10. 21. What starts the basketball game?
  11. 22. What is required in order to move the ball with you?
  12. 24. A legal turnover made by a defensive player.
  13. 29. what physical trait does the center usually have?
  14. 30. players on each team