Basketball Crossword

2. The rectangular area under the basket, usually colored differently than the rest of the floor.
3. When a team moves the ball down the court as fast as possible after a turnover to score before the defense can get set up.
5. Usually the tallest player, who stays near the basket to rebound and block shots.
6. A shot taken while jumping into the air.
9. Grabbing the ball after a missed shot.
11. A violation where a player takes too many steps (usually more than two) without dribbling.
13. Taking the ball away from the opposing team, either by intercepting a pass or stripping it from a dribbler.
16. Keeping one foot glued to the floor while stepping with the other foot to change direction without traveling.
17. A shot that completely misses the basket, the rim, and the backboard.

1. A strategy where players guard a specific area of the court rather than a specific person.
3. An uncontested shot from the "charity stripe" taken after a foul. It's worth one point.
4. A close-range shot taken while moving toward the basket, usually banking it off the backboard.
7. Throwing the ball to a teammate. Common types include the chest pass, bounce pass, and overhead pass.
8. Dribble A violation that happens if you dribble, stop and catch the ball, and then start dribbling again.
10. Bouncing the ball on the floor with one hand. It’s the only way you can legally move while holding the ball.
12. When a defender hits the ball out of the air after an opponent shoots it, preventing a basket.
14. A shot made from behind the large arc on the court, worth three points instead of two.
15. Usually the best ball-handler; the "quarterback" of the basketball team who calls the plays.