Basketball Crossword #2

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Across
  1. 3. A shot in which the player jumps and is in mid-air when he release the ball.
  2. 5. A move in which a player positions his body to impede a defender and free a teammate. Also known as a “Pick.”
  3. 6. A poorly missed shot that fails to hit the rim or backboard.
  4. 8. A strategy in which two defenders guard one offensive player at the same time.
  5. 10. When a defensive player hits the arm or hand of the person holding the ball.This is a foul.
Down
  1. 1. A strategy in which the defense pressures the offense to make mistakes by guarding the players closely.
  2. 2. When possession of the ball changes, other than a rebound or following a scored point. Turnovers can include: traveling, stolen balls, and charging.
  3. 4. Violation for taking two or more steps without dribbling the ball.
  4. 7. Violation called when a player moves his hand under the ball and scoops it while dribbling.
  5. 9. A jump ball that is used to start the game.