Across
- 5. Violations of the rules other than floor violations, generally attempts to gain advantage by physical contact; penalized by a change in possession or free-throw opportunities.
- 6. A close-range shot using one hand to bank the ball off the backboard.
- 8. A pass thrown by a rebounder to start a fast break.
- 9. To bounce the ball continuously with one hand. Required in order to take steps with the ball.
- 13. the end of the first half of play
- 15. To obtain the ball after a missed field goal attempt.
Down
- 1. An overhead shot taken while jumping, sometimes abbreviated as J.
- 2. A pass to a teammate who scores a basket immediately or after one dribble.
- 3. Starts every basketball game. Takes place in the center of the court.
- 4. To throw the ball to a teammate.
- 7. The line that marks the playing boundary at either end of the court. Also called the "end line."
- 10. To tip or deflect a shooter's shot, altering its flight so the shot misses.
- 11. An offensive foul when the person with the ball rushes into a non-moving defender.
- 12. An offensive play in which a player throws the ball up near the basket to a teammate (or, more rarely, to himself) who jumps, catches the ball in mid air and immediately scores a basket, usually with a slam dunk.
- 14. To score by putting the ball directly through the basket with one or both hands.