Basketball Terms Crossword Puzzle

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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