Basketball

2. The playing surface is called a ______.
4. Basketball started in Springfield, __________.
10. The _______ are there to make sure everyone plays by the rules; it's their job to call fouls, as well as other violations.
11. Basketball is broken into four ______ or two halves.
12. The ______ tries to prevent the other team from scoring.
13. Dr. Naismith nailed a _____ basket o the wall.
14. A player can _____ or steal the ball to prevent the other from scoring.

1. a team sport in which players score points by throwing a ball through the opposing team's basket, or hoop.
3. The tallest players fill the _____ and forward positions.
5. Each team has _______ players on the court at a time, switching between offense and defense.
6. The faster players who are better shooters and dribblers play the ______positions.
7. The team WITH the ball is on _______.
8. A player shoots the ball into the _____ while the opposing team's player tries to prevent him from making the shot.
9. ________ is when a player bounces the ball walking or running on the court.