Basketball Slang

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Across
  1. 3. When a player takes the ball from one end of the court to the other and scores without passing.
  2. 6. A shot that misses the basket by hitting the rim or backboard hard, with little chance of going in.
  3. 7. A quick offensive play to score before the opposing defense can set up, usually following a turnover or rebound.
  4. 8. A jump shot taken while jumping backwards, away from the basket and defender.
  5. 9. A phrase used to describe a player who is taking multiple shots in a row with success.
  6. 10. A player who keeps the ball to themselves and shoots frequently without passing to teammates.
Down
  1. 1. A statistical achievement where a player accumulates double digits in two of five statistical categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks) in a game,
  2. 2. AlleyOop, BallHog, Brick, CoastToCoast, DoubleDouble, Fadeaway, FastBreak, HeatingUp, Splash
  3. 4. A play where one player throws the ball near the basket to a teammate who jumps, catches it in mid-air, and scores in a single motion.
  4. 5. which is a shot that goes through the net without hitting the rim or backboard, usually a three-pointer.