Across
- 5. The team with the most of these wins the game
- 7. The object players aim to get the ball into
- 11. Moving without dribbling is called this
- 14. The position that is often the tallest on the team
- 15. A key skill involving moving the ball by bouncing it
- 16. The number of points a free throw is worth
- 18. The height of the basketball hoop in feet
- 19. The person who created basketball
- 20. The highest basketball league in the United States
- 22. The sport’s global event where countries compete for medals
- 25. The curved line beyond which a shot is worth more than 2 points
- 26. A defensive action where a player takes the ball from the opponent
Down
- 1. The position responsible for passing the ball and leading plays
- 2. This type of skill is needed to make a shot into the basket
- 3. The number of teams in a basketball game
- 4. A player who shoots, passes, and defends; often versatile
- 6. An important life skill that involves working together with others
- 8. Basketball teaches this important mental ability, involving persistence
- 9. The number of players on each team during a basketball game
- 10. The defensive move to prevent an opponent from scoring
- 12. The position that is often a team’s best scorer
- 13. A shot taken after a player is fouled
- 17. The sport invented by Dr. James Naismith
- 21. The area divided into two halves on which the game is played
- 23. One of the many physical benefits of playing basketball
- 24. The position known for scoring near the basket and getting rebounds