Basketball

2. clock - A timer that limits the amount of time a team has to attempt a shot.
3. break - A quick offensive play in which players move down the court before the defense can set up.
6. - To retrieve the ball after a missed shot.
8. - Moving one's pivot foot without dribbling the ball, resulting in a turnover.
10. - To prevent a shot from being made by jumping and reaching above the rim.
12. defense - A defensive strategy in which players guard a specific area rather than a specific opponent.
13. throw - An uncontested shot worth one point, awarded for certain fouls.
15. - A shot taken close to the basket by gently laying the ball in the hoop.
17. - A high pass that is caught in mid-air and then dunked.
18. - A play in which a player sets a pick to block an opponent from the ball-handler.

1. - An area on the court near the basket where tall players can use their height to score or defend.
4. - When a defensive player takes the ball away from an offensive player.
5. - A loss of possession due to a steal, bad pass, or other mistake.
7. - To slam the ball through the hoop with force.
8. - A shot taken from beyond the arc, worth three points.
9. - A pass that leads to a made basket by a teammate.
11. - The circular goal through which players must shoot the ball.
13. - A violation of the rules resulting in a free throw for the other team.
14. shot - A shot taken in mid-air after jumping, usually from outside the paint.
16. - A defensive strategy in which players guard an area rather than a specific opponent.