Across
- 3. A shot in which a basket is attempted from under the net; generally considered one of the easier shots.
- 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.
- 7. A shot in which the player shoots the ball into the basket at the top of the jump.
- 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
- 10. Something that presents difficulty and requires effort to master or achieve.
- 11. The team or players in a game or sport who are attempting to score or move the ball forward.
- 13. A shot in which the ball is tapped back into the basket as it rebounds from the backboard.
- 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
Down
- 1. A shot executed with both hands holding the ball initially. The ball is then pushed into the basket with one hand.
- 2. To continue moving after an object has been kicked, struck, or thrown
- 5. To move an object from one space to another
- 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.
- 8. A shot in which a player who has been fouled shoots from behind the free-throw line
- 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
- 12. An ability specific to a task.