Sports

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 3. A geometric element that has position but no extension (5)
  2. 5. Sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes (5)
  3. 6. A number that expresses the accomplishment of a team or an individual in a game or contest (5)
  4. 9. A club used for hitting a ball in various games (3)
  5. 10. Sport where teams hit a ball over a high net (10)
  6. 12. A brushing or rustling sound (5)
  7. 13. Team sport played with a ball and goalposts (8)
  8. 15. The area of a baseball playing field beyond the lines connecting the bases (8)

Down

  1. 1. A stroke that puts the ball in play (5)
  2. 2. The propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks (7)
  3. 4. The person who plays that position on a football team (6)
  4. 7. A score in American football (9)
  5. 8. Bat-and-ball sport played on a diamond (8)
  6. 11. The act of delivering a blow with the foot (4)
  7. 14. A basketball shot made with one hand from a position under or beside the basket (5)
  8. 16. Open area of grass or crops (5)