Sports Terminology

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Across
  1. 2. A high-speed pitch in baseball, often the fastest pitch in a pitcher's repertoire.
  2. 5. Scoring three goals or points in a single game or event.
  3. 10. Scoring in golf by hitting the ball directly into the hole from the tee.
  4. 11. A set-piece kick taken from the corner of the soccer field.
  5. 13. Scoring by forcefully putting the basketball through the hoop with one or both hands.
  6. 14. Positioning beyond the defense in soccer, considered a violation.
  7. 15. Starting play in tennis, volleyball, or badminton by hitting the ball to the opponent.
  8. 17. Scoring a point by getting the ball into the opposing team's net or basket.
  9. 18. Punishment for violating the rules in various sports.
Down
  1. 1. A stroke in tennis or badminton executed on the opposite side of the player's dominant hand.
  2. 3. A pitch in baseball that the batter does not attempt to hit.
  3. 4. Crossing the opponent's goal line with the ball in American football.
  4. 6. A serve in tennis that the opponent cannot return, resulting in a point.
  5. 7. Extra time played in sports to determine a winner if the regular time ends in a tie.
  6. 8. Field of play in basketball.
  7. 9. Breaking the rules in sports like basketball or soccer, resulting in a penalty.
  8. 12. A stroke in tennis or badminton executed on the same side as the player's dominant hand.
  9. 16. In baseball when the batter is able to run all bases and score.