basketball

3. An attempt to score by throwing the ball at the hoop
4. An offensive player positioning themselves in front of a defender to free up a teammate.
6. The surface behind the basket
8. A pass that leads directly to a score.
10. where the shooter is being challenged or defended by a player from the opposing team
12. Taking more than one step without dribbling the ball.
13. Breaking a rule, often involving contact with an opponent.
14. A shot where a player holds the ball and pushes it into the basket, often while jumping.
15. Bouncing the ball while moving.
16. Recovering the ball after a missed shot.
17. A player who typically plays in the paint and is strong around the basket.
18. A foul where an offensive player runs into a defender who is established in a position.

1. Throwing the ball to a teammate.
2. A foul where a defender illegally touches the ball or rim when it is going into the basket during a shot attempt.
5. relating to or characterized by competition.
7. A shot that completely misses the rim and backboard
9. Losing possession of the ball, usually to the opposing team.
10. A way to indicate readiness to start or resume play
11. A shot taken close to the basket, usually a running bank shot.
17. The playing area, a rectangular shape.