Across
- 3. A blocking move by an offensive player, by standing beside or behind a defender, to free a teammate to shoot, receive a pass, or drive in to score.
- 5. The end line on a basketball court.
- 8. A team attempts to move the ball up court and into scoring position as quickly as possible.
- 9. A violation of the rules that occurs when a player holding the ball illegally moves one or both of his feet.
- 12. The area from the midcourt line to the end line for the team defending the basket.
- 14. A personal foul which is judged to be premeditated.
- 15. To hinder (or obstruct) an opponent's action(s).
- 16. The defense that tries to force the opponent to make errors by guarding them closely.
- 17. A jump ball is a method used to begin or resume play in basketball. It is similar to a faceoff in ice hockey.
- 20. Is any shot that misses the basket completely and does not hit either the net, rim, or backboard.
Down
- 1. dribble A violation in which a player dribbles (bounces) the ball, clearly holds it with a combination of either one or two hands (while either moving or stationary), and then proceeds to dribble again without first either attempting a field goal or passing off to a teammate.
- 2. Any basket not made while attempting free throws.
- 4. An offensive foul, when the offensive player runs into a defender who has already established a position.
- 6. If a player commits five personal fouls over the course of a game.
- 7. The player passes the ball to a teammate by bouncing the ball off the floor.
- 8. The area from the midcourt line to the end line for the team that is trying to score the basket.
- 10. The act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw.
- 11. The board behind the hoop/basket.
- 13. The legal method of advancing the ball by oneself.
- 18. A type of defensive tactic in which each player is assigned to defend and follow the movements of a single player on offense.
- 19. To trick or deceive an opponent.