Across
- 2. The boverning body for Michigan High Schools Athletics
- 4. A situation where two opponents commit personal fouls against each other at approximately the same time.
- 6. A legal action by a player who attempts to delay or prevent an opponent from reaching a desired position.
- 7. Position A defender must have both feet on the floor and face the opponent to establish this position for purposes of drawing a charging foul.
- 8. The official positioned along the end line, under the basket in their primary coverage area.
- 10. A foul assessed to a player or coach for unsportsmanlike conduct or violating certain rules without involving physical contact.
- 11. The method of putting the ball back into play from out of bounds.
- 15. Violation when a player touches the ball on its downward flight toward the basket or while it is within the cylinder above the basket.
- 19. An offensive player with the ball must pass, shoot, or dribble within five seconds if closely guarded by a defensive player within six feet.
- 21. A foul involving excessive or severe contact, or a non-contact foul that is extremely objectionable. Results in free throws and possible ejection.
- 22. An offensive violation where a player remains in their free-throw lane for more than three consecutive seconds while their team is in control of the ball in the frontcourt.
- 23. A violation that occurs when a player with the ball moves their feet illegally without dribbling.
- 28. A shot that misses the rim and backboard entirely.
- 29. A rule that allows a goal to count if the shooter is fouled after starting the shooting motion but before the shot is released.
- 30. Personal foul when a player impedes the progress of an opponent without establishing a legal position.
- 31. The imaginary space above the basket ring where goaltending occurs if an airborne shot is blocked.
Down
- 1. The half of the court that contains the opponent's basket.
- 3. The half of the court that contains the team's own basket.
- 5. When opposing players have firm possession of the ball simultaneously. Results in an alternating possession throw-in.
- 9. A dribbling violation where the player places the hand under the ball and momentarily holds or carries it while dribbling.
- 12. A non-contact technical foul infraction, such as preventing the ball from being put in play.
- 13. The area under the basket, including the free-throw lane, often painted a different color.
- 14. An offensive or defensive player who operates primarily near the basket or the free-throw lane.
- 16. The official mechanics used to ensure control of the ball after a whistle, preventing unsportsmanlike conduct.
- 17. Violation by a player entering the free-throw lane before the shot is released during a free throw.
- 18. A term used to refer to any of the officials positioned on the court (Lead, Trail, Referee).
- 20. The official positioned near the division line, usually on the side opposite the Lead official.
- 24. Personal foul when an offensive player with the ball runs into a stationary defensive player who has established legal guarding position.
- 25. Securing possession of the ball after a missed shot.
- 26. The area within the playing boundaries of the court.
- 27. The foot that must remain touching the floor when a player catches the ball or ends their dribble.
