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SJM Basketball Crossword

Teacher: Mr. Macias
Across
A jump ball that is used to start the game.
The half court area where the offense accumulates points.
Line that defines out-of-bounds at either end of the court under each basket.
An easy, one-handed shot near the basket that bounces off the backboard and into the basket.
The line in the center of the court that divides the front court from the back court.
How many points do you receive for a shot made outside the three point line?
How many points do you receive for a made free throw shot?
The half court area where a team defends its basket.
An arc-shaped line about 20 feet from the basket (varies by level) behind which shots are worth three points.
When possession is unclear, the referee tosses ball in the air and one player on each team jumps and attempts to tip it toward a teammate.
A badly missed shot that fails to hit the rim or backboard.
Rectangular area that spans from the free throw line to the baseline. Also called the lane. A three-second violation is called if an offensive player stays in the key for three seconds or more.
A shot that bounces off the backboard and lands in the basket.
Violation for two or more steps without dribbling the ball.
Shot slammed through the basket from above the rim.
Versatile and very athletic player. Aggressively attacks the defense by driving and cutting towards the basket, but also has a consistent outside shot.
When a player catches the ball, often in mid-air, after a missed shot.
Down
How many quarters are played in a game of basketball?
The boundary marking out-of-bounds on each side of the court.
Foul called when an offensive player runs over a defender who has established position.
To advance with the ball by using one hand to bounce it off the court.
The line from which a free throw is taken following certain fouls.
A shot in which the player jumps and is in mid-air when he releases the ball.
A pass that is received in mid-air and dunked or laid-up before the player touches the ground.
A violation when a player uses both hands to dribble or stops dribbling and begins to dribble again.
To take possession of the ball from an offensive player who is holding, dribbling, or passing the ball.
Usually the tallest player. Position demands a lot of physical contact. On offense, receives ball and shoots close to the basket. Serves as the last line of defense, blocking opponents’ shots and rebounding their misses.
A tenacious defender with an aptitude for stealing the ball. On offense, serves as the secondary ball handler and sharpshooter. Has the ability to convert shots from three-point range.
Tall player who relies on strength and toughness to control activity in the lane. Frequently rebounds, especially on defense. Has a decent shot from short-range and scores many points by rebounding missed shots and quickly shooting them.
Another name for the basket in which you try to shoot the ball into.
How many points do you receive for a shot made inside the three point line?
When possession of the ball changes due to traveling, stolen ball, charging, etc.
This occurs when a defensive player aggressively touches the offensive player who has possession of the ball.
A pass that, once received, is immediately shot and scored. Awarded to the player who passes the ball.
Leader of offense who uses superb passing and dribbling skills to set up teammates for open shots. Has a reliable jump shot and ability to break down a defense by driving into the lane.