Across
- 1. a circular band of metal, wood, or similar material, especially one used for binding the staves of barrels or forming part of a framework.
- 4. a synthetic compound used medicinally to relieve mild or chronic pain and to reduce fever and inflammation.
- 5. movement of the ball, caused by a player in control,
- 9. activity requiring physical effort carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness.
- 10. physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury.
Down
- 2. the person who plays
- 3. propel (something) with force through the air by a movement of the arm and hand.
- 6. a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop. synonyms: basketball, hoops.
- 7. scored anytime a player puts the ball through the basket
- 8. an official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and (in some sports) to arbitrate on matters arising from the play.
