Basketball

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Across
  1. 1. The game begins with a ________ ball.
  2. 4. The __________ are often the shortest and quickest players on the court.
  3. 8. The game of basketball isn't just enjoyed in the USA, it is enjoyed ____________.
  4. 9. ____________ the ball means bouncing it on the floor repeatedly with one hand.
  5. 10. Basketball is considered an ____________ sport.
  6. 12. When a player is fouled while they're shooting, they are awarded with _______-throws.
  7. 13. A _________ pass makes contact with the floor before making it to a teammate.
  8. 14. A tremendous amount of mental and _________ endurance is required from each player on the team.
Down
  1. 2. The first basketball hoop involved __________ baskets tied to balconies.
  2. 3. More people watch ___________ than any other sport in the United States.
  3. 5. ___________ means throwing the ball to a teammate.
  4. 6. The _________ must be nearest to the basket for shooting and rebounding.
  5. 7. The __________ is often the tallest player on the court.
  6. 11. A __________ foul means that a player holds, pushes or trips an opponent with intention.