psychology about basketball
Across
- 2. A play from one teammate to another.
- 5. To throw the ball toward the basket.
- 8. A dunked free-throw.
- 12. The floor upon which the game of basketball is played.
- 13. A deceptive move by the offense in order to offset the defense.
- 14. In position near the basket to capture rebounds and block shots.
- 15. Using the body to block an opponent.
- 18. Illegal contact with the elbow by an opponent.
- 20. An official temporarily suspends the game due to injury, or to allow the team to discuss strategy.
- 21. Slamming the ball into the basket.
- 22. Bouncing the ball off the floor with one hand.
- 24. The free-throw lane area.
- 25. The team not in possession of the ball.
- 26. To closely watch an opponent with intent to keep the player from gaining possession of the ball, or from making a pass or shot.
Down
- 1. Another word for basket.
- 3. A pass that sets up a score.
- 4. An offensive player fouls by illegally contacting a stationary defense player.
- 6. The space on both sides of the free-throw lane.
- 7. The free-throw and foul lane area of the court.
- 9. The team in possession of the ball.
- 10. The surface to which the basket is mounted.
- 11. An illegal play other than a floor violation.
- 15. The scoring goal attached to the backboard and is comprised of a metal rim from which a corded net hangs.
- 16. A quick advance by the offense toward a position to shoot or receive the ball.
- 17. The corded mesh that hangs 15-18 inches from the basket's rim.
- 19. The closely guarded circular area above the basket.
- 23. When a defender is unguarded he is said to be "open".