Basketball Terminology
Across
- 3. A shot that bounces off the backboard and lands in the basket
- 4. A pass that, once is received, is immediately shot and scored. Player who passed the ball is awarded the recognition of an assist.
- 5. An offensive player uses any part of the body, including the eyes, to deceive a defender
- 7. Violation for taking two or more steps without dribbling the ball
- 8. To cut, with or without the ball, towards the basket.
Down
- 1. When a player holds another player with or without the ball. This is a foul
- 2. A strategy in which two defenders guard one offensive player at the same time.
- 4. A poorly missed shot that fails to hit the rim or backboard.
- 6. A jump ball that is used to start the game.
- 8. A shot slammed through the basket from above the rim.