BASKETBALL CROSSWORDS
Across
- 2. achieving goals
- 6. fellow player
- 7. working smoothly together
- 9. good sports behavior
- 11. following rules
- 16. a position usually near the basket
- 17. shout of support
- 20. strength and effort
- 23. shirt worn by players
- 24. paying close attention
- 26. team leader on the court
- 29. ability to last the game
- 30. extra playing time
- 32. player who replaces another
- 35. defensive area coverage
- 36. a planned method to win
- 40. seating area for players
- 42. teams facing each other
- 43. hangs from the hoop to catch the ball
- 45. guiding the team
- 47. the area near the basket
- 49. collection of plays
- 50. honest competition
- 51. game period
- 52. quick movement
- 56. prize for winning
- 57. losing the game
- 59. activity involving competition
- 62. large sports building
- 63. to earn points
- 64. a competitive basketball match
- 67. losing possession of the ball
- 69. exciting play
- 71. gaining new skills
- 72. timer used in games
- 73. stopping movement during play
- 74. players working together
- 75. throw awarded after a foul
- 76. encouraging others
- 77. the ring players aim to score in
- 79. trying to win fairly
- 82. action on the court
- 86. numbers earned by making shots
- 87. the official who enforces rules
- 88. giving strong effort
- 90. outside shooting area
- 91. organized competition
- 93. the orange ball used to play the game
- 95. togetherness
- 96. light exercise before playing
- 98. physical conditioning
- 99. curved line for three point shots
- 102. a position focused on scoring
- 103. good physical condition
- 105. starting toss to begin play
- 106. skill improvement activities
- 108. strong will to win
- 110. dedication to team
- 111. display of points and time
- 113. controlling the ball
- 114. quick offensive play
Down
- 1. something to achieve
- 3. ability to play well
- 4. getting better
- 5. polite behavior
- 8. preventing the other team from scoring
- 10. defense guarding one player
- 12. tight defense
- 13. endurance during play
- 14. training session for skills
- 15. the person who trains the team
- 16. belief in ability
- 18. redirecting the ball
- 19. positive feedback
- 21. indoor sports hall
- 22. to throw the ball toward the hoop
- 25. breaking a rule
- 27. illegal physical contact
- 28. shoes made for basketball
- 31. a group of players playing together
- 33. the square behind the hoop
- 34. throwing the ball to a teammate
- 37. a position focused on ball handling
- 38. award for achievement
- 39. winning the game
- 40. ability to stay steady
- 41. being physically well
- 44. taking too many steps
- 46. fans watching the game
- 48. series of games
- 50. enjoyment of the game
- 53. trained and prepared
- 54. tool used by referees
- 55. bonds between teammates
- 58. movement of feet
- 60. to enjoy a win
- 61. bouncing the ball while moving
- 65. helping a teammate score
- 66. the team with the ball
- 68. gaining control after a missed shot
- 70. period of scheduled games
- 72. resting after activity
- 78. dribble violation
- 80. strength used in play
- 81. short break during the game
- 83. desire to succeed
- 84. stopping a shot
- 85. taking the ball from an opponent
- 89. a person who plays basketball
- 92. a close shot near the basket
- 94. hard work during play
- 97. list of team players
- 100. difficult task
- 101. break in the middle of the game
- 104. ability to change direction
- 107. the playing surface for basketball
- 108. a powerful shot straight into the hoop
- 109. place where teams play
- 111. hand motion by referee
- 112. sound signaling time is up