Basketball

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• Securing the ball after a missed shot (7)
• The nylon mesh that makes a satisfying swish sound (3)
• Taking the ball away from the opponent defensively (5)
• Specialized high-top footwear worn for ankle support (8)
• Defensive strategy focusing on areas rather than specific players (4)
• The flat structure behind the hoop, or slang for a rebound (5)
• An uncontested shot taken from a designated line after a foul (9)

Down

• The collective effort to prevent the opponent from scoring (7)
• To forcefully slam the ball directly into the hoop (4)
• An illegal physical contact that halts play (4)
• Losing possession of the ball to the other team (8)
• An official who enforces the rules on the court (7)
• The restricted rectangular area near the basket (3)

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