Across
- 1. — Jump ball that starts the game
- 3. — Pass that directly leads to a score
- 6. — Loss of possession due to an error or violation
- 7. — Take the ball away from an opponent
- 9. — Close-range shot off the backboard
- 11. defense — Formation where defenders guard areas, not players
- 13. — Surface behind the hoop used for bank shots
- 15. — Score by forcefully putting the ball through the hoop
- 16. throw — Uncontested shot awarded after a foul
Down
- 2. — Maintain one foot while rotating to change direction
- 4. clock — Timer limiting possession length
- 5. — Shot made from beyond the arc
- 8. — Deflect an opponent’s shot attempt
- 10. — Move the ball by bouncing it on the court
- 12. — Gain possession after a missed shot
- 14. — Quick dribble move switching hands to evade a defender