Basketball Terms Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• shooting : throwing the ball to make a basket
• pivoting : holding one foot stationary while stepping in any direction with the other foot
• three seconds : how long an offensive player man remain in the key
• traveling : moving illegally with the ball
• offense : team trying to score
• rebounding : recovering of a shot that bounces off the backboard or rim
• passing : moving the ball by throwing, bouncing, handing or rolling it
• air ball : a shot that completely misses the rim and the backboard
• boxing out : gaining rebounding position between an opposing player and the basket
• double dribble : using both hand at the same time or stopping and then starting a dribble again
• blocking : impeding the progress of an opponent by getting in the path of a moving player
• fast break : dribbling or passing the ball towards the basket before the defense can set up
• charging : running into a stationary player
• dribbling : bouncing the ball with one hand
• man to man : a defensive strategy where everyone guards an assigned player
• assist : a pass to a teammate who then scores a field goal
• dunk : to throw a ball down into the basket with the hand above the rim
• turnover : any loss of the ball without a shot being taken
• zone defense : a strategy where everyone guards an area instead of a player
• defense : team trying to stop the other team from scoring