Across
- 2. The rectangular platform that supports the rim.
- 4. To bounce the ball continuously with one hand. Required in order to take steps with the ball.
- 7. A shot which goes through the net without hitting the rim.
- 10. An offensive play in which a player throws the ball up near the basket to a teammate (or sometimes to themselves) who jumps, catches the ball in mid air and immediately scores a basket, usually with a slam dunk.
- 11. when the score is tied at the end of regulation play, the teams play a five-minute overtime period.
- 12. The end of the first half of the game/the interval between the two halves.
- 13. The ball is passed from one player to another player's chest.
- 14. To take at least 3 steps without dribbling or to move one's pivot foot illegally.
Down
- 1. a jump shot taken while jumping backwards. The goal is to create space between the shooter and the defender, making the shot much harder to block.
- 3. A pass that bounces once before reaching the receiver.
- 5. The foot that must remain touching the floor to avoid traveling.
- 6. To throw the ball to a teammate.
- 8. To attempt to prevent a defender from guarding a teammate by standing in the defender's way.
- 9. An overhead shot taken while jumping.
- 15. A close-range shot using one hand to bank the ball off the backboard. Right hand and right knee goes up if the player is right-handed.