Across
- 4. — A quick, straight punch in boxing; also a lead hand punch in combat sports.
- 8. — A short stoppage in play called by a team or official to strategize or rest.
- 9. — A contested restart formation in rugby where players bind and push.
- 10. — A sequence of continuous play between serve and point in racket/volleyball sports.
- 13. — In baseball: a pitched ball deemed hittable but missed; in bowling: knocking down all pins in one roll.
- 14. — To dispossess or stop an opponent with physical contact (football, rugby, soccer).
- 16. — A rule violation for being in an illegal position relative to opponents (soccer, hockey).
- 17. — Controlling and moving the ball by repeated touches (basketball, soccer).
- 19. — A serve in tennis or volleyball that is not returned by the opponent.
Down
- 1. — The shot that starts play in tennis, volleyball, badminton, etc.
- 2. — Scoring three goals (or similar achievements) by one player in a game.
- 3. — A short, precise golf stroke on the green toward the hole.
- 5. — The scoring area or a score in many team sports (soccer, hockey, lacrosse).
- 6. — The play that starts or restarts a game in football/soccer variants.
- 7. — An illegal action against the rules resulting in a penalty or free play.
- 11. — A set-piece kick awarded after a foul in soccer.
- 12. — The mesh barrier used in tennis, volleyball, badminton, or the goal net that catches the ball.
- 13. — A spin shot in tennis or golf causing downward/sidespin movement.
- 15. — (Fishing sport) A pole used for angling; often called a fishing rod.
- 18. — Repeated circuits around a track or pool used in racing and training.