Across
- 2. A dribbling move where the ball is quickly switched from one hand to the other.
- 3. A defensive play where a player stops an opponent's shot by deflecting it.
- 4. The arc on the court that designates the range for three-point shots.
- 7. A violation where a player dribbles, stops, and then dribbles again.
- 9. A timer that limits how long a team has to attempt a shot.
- 10. A defensive strategy where each player guards a specific opponent.
- 13. The act of catching the ball after a missed shot.
- 14. The boundary line at either end of the basketball court.
- 18. A quick offensive play where a team moves the ball up the court rapidly for a score.
- 19. A pass that bounces off the floor before reaching a teammate.
- 20. A defensive strategy where players guard opponents across the entire court.
- 23. A shot where a player jumps and slams the ball into the basket.
Down
- 1. The rectangular board behind the basketball hoop.
- 4. A violation where a player takes too many steps without dribbling.
- 5. An offensive play where one player sets a screen, then moves to receive a pass.
- 6. A movement where a player keeps one foot stationary while rotating the other.
- 8. A defensive strategy where players guard specific areas instead of individuals.
- 9. A legal block to free a teammate from a defender.
- 11. A play where one player throws the ball near the basket, and another player catches it mid-air and scores.
- 12. A method to start or resume play where the referee tosses the ball into the air.
- 15. A term for making a basket while being fouled and earning one free throw.
- 16. An unguarded shot taken from the free-throw line after a foul.
- 17. A pass that directly leads to a made basket.
- 21. A close-range shot made by laying the ball into the basket.
- 22. The area near the basket where big players often operate.