Basketball Basics

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Across
  1. 1. A defensive move to get the ball back
  2. 5. The area on the floor where 3-second violations may occur
  3. 6. A violation that may create a free shot or two (or three)
  4. 8. A defensive strategy to block shots
  5. 9. The strategy is designed to stop the opposing team from scoring
  6. 10. The action of putting the ball through the hoop
  7. 13. A type of shot made from a long distance
  8. 14. A one-handed overhead shot.
  9. 15. They organize/manage the players
  10. 18. A shot made
  11. 20. A method of legally moving the ball down the court while in motion
  12. 22. A player who controls the ball and directs the offense
Down
  1. 2. When a player takes more than the allowed steps
  2. 3. This separates both halves of the court
  3. 4. You're my boy _____!
  4. 6. A line on the court where shots are taken after a foul
  5. 7. A shot taken while in the air
  6. 11. The area of the court where free-throws are taken
  7. 12. The line at the top of the court from which you take a three-point shot
  8. 16. Foul? No Foul? It's your call
  9. 17. A pass intentionally thrown over a teammate's head near the basket
  10. 19. The act of dribbling and shooting near the basket
  11. 21. The main component of the game