SHS Basketball Tournament Activity

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Across
  1. 2. A dribbling move where the ball is quickly switched from one hand to the other.
  2. 3. A defensive play where a player stops an opponent's shot by deflecting it.
  3. 4. The arc on the court that designates the range for three-point shots.
  4. 7. A violation where a player dribbles, stops, and then dribbles again.
  5. 9. A timer that limits how long a team has to attempt a shot.
  6. 10. A defensive strategy where each player guards a specific opponent.
  7. 13. The act of catching the ball after a missed shot.
  8. 14. The boundary line at either end of the basketball court.
  9. 18. A quick offensive play where a team moves the ball up the court rapidly for a score.
  10. 19. A pass that bounces off the floor before reaching a teammate.
  11. 20. A defensive strategy where players guard opponents across the entire court.
  12. 23. A shot where a player jumps and slams the ball into the basket.
Down
  1. 1. The rectangular board behind the basketball hoop.
  2. 4. A violation where a player takes too many steps without dribbling.
  3. 5. An offensive play where one player sets a screen, then moves to receive a pass.
  4. 6. A movement where a player keeps one foot stationary while rotating the other.
  5. 8. A defensive strategy where players guard specific areas instead of individuals.
  6. 9. A legal block to free a teammate from a defender.
  7. 11. A play where one player throws the ball near the basket, and another player catches it mid-air and scores.
  8. 12. A method to start or resume play where the referee tosses the ball into the air.
  9. 15. A term for making a basket while being fouled and earning one free throw.
  10. 16. An unguarded shot taken from the free-throw line after a foul.
  11. 17. A pass that directly leads to a made basket.
  12. 21. A close-range shot made by laying the ball into the basket.
  13. 22. The area near the basket where big players often operate.