Basketball

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  1. 3. A shot in which a basket is attempted from under the net; generally considered one of the easier shots.
  2. 4. A shot usually made when a player is not close to the basket. The ball is thrown with two hands. This type of shot tends to be quite accurate.
  3. 7. A shot in which the player shoots the ball into the basket at the top of the jump.
  4. 8. A tactic used by an offensive player in which the player pretends to do cut, pass, or shoot in order to deceive an opponent
  5. 10. Something that presents difficulty and requires effort to master or achieve.
  6. 11. The team or players in a game or sport who are attempting to score or move the ball forward.
  7. 13. A shot in which the ball is tapped back into the basket as it rebounds from the backboard.
  8. 14. RANGE An area around the basketball goal in which a player has the best chance of making a shot based on skill level and physical development
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  1. 1. A shot executed with both hands holding the ball initially. The ball is then pushed into the basket with one hand.
  2. 2. To continue moving after an object has been kicked, struck, or thrown
  3. 5. To move an object from one space to another
  4. 6. The ball is thrown to the basket over one shoulder of the player who is handling the ball. The center and forwards on a team will find this shot extremely valuable.
  5. 8. A shot in which a player who has been fouled shoots from behind the free-throw line
  6. 9. The team or players in a game or sport who are trying to steal away possession of the ball and stop their opponent from scoring a goal or point
  7. 12. An ability specific to a task.