Basketball Rules and Terminology Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. The violation of running while holding the ball.
  2. 4. A type of pass where the ball touches the ground once before reaching your teammate.
  3. 5. This acronym used to help remember proper shooting form.
  4. 7. When a defensive player touches the opponent's arm or body illegally.
  5. 8. Basketball was invented in this Massachusetts' city.
  6. 9. Dribble the ball below this part of your body.
  7. 10. A type of pass where the ball does not touch the ground before reaching your teammate.
  8. 12. This player is the main ballhandler for a team.
  9. 14. The goal on the court.
  10. 15. The metal circle attached to the backboard.
Down
  1. 1. When a player breaks a rule that gives the other team the ball (e.g., traveling).
  2. 3. The act of jumping to grab the ball after a missed shot.
  3. 6. Basketball was invented by Dr. James __________.
  4. 7. The line you stand on after you're fouled to shoot a 1-point shot.
  5. 11. The type of defense where each defensive player is responsible for guarding a specific area of the court.
  6. 13. The main skill of bouncing the ball with one hand while moving.