Basketball Terms

5. the path of the ball towards the basket on a shot
7. the boundaries of the basketball court at either end
8. any shot taken from the playing area while the clock is running
9. a short shot taken very close to the basket generally after a dribble or pass
10. a shot resulting from a penalty which gives a player an obstructed shot from the free throw line
11. prevents an opponent from recovering a rebound
13. a offensive movement in which the player keeps one foot anchored and moves the other foot

1. the vertical plane to which the basket is attached
2. style of playing which all defensive adjust their movements to movements of the goal
3. the skill of controlling the ball in all situations
4. a player who makes a basket but is fouled and makes the free throw awarded to them
6. a missed field goal attempt
7. a player without the ball moves quickly towards the ball in attempt to get free
8. an interaction of the rules usually in the area of excessive contact
12. the restricted area bounded by the free throw line