Basketball

2. throw A shot taken from the free-throw line, usually after a foul.
3. dunk A powerful dunk where the ball goes straight through the hoop.
5. Moving your body while keeping one foot planted on the ground.
6. A pass that leads directly to a basket.
7. When a player jumps and slams the ball into the hoop.
8. The middle section of the basketball court.
12. A close-range shot where the player moves toward the basket and scores with one hand.
13. Stopping or deflecting an opponent’s shot.
15. A move where you switch the ball from one hand to the other to fake out a defender.
17. Bouncing the ball while moving down the court.

1. When a player gets double digits in three stats (like points, assists, and rebounds) in one game.
2. break When a team moves quickly down the court to score before the other team can set up defense.
3. A perfect shot that goes through the net without touching the rim.
4. guard The player who brings the ball up the court and sets up plays.
9. A play where one player throws the ball to a teammate who dunks it.
10. press A defensive strategy where the team pressures the other team all over the court.
11. The most valuable player in a game or season.
13. A shot taken just before the game clock runs out.
14. Getting the ball after someone misses a shot.
16. man The first substitute player who comes off the bench during a game.