psychology about basketball

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