The World Of Sports

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 2. Sport where players kick a ball into a net without using their hands (6)
  2. 5. To become or cause to become obstructed (4)
  3. 8. Something that is a sure to occur (8)
  4. 10. Performing mild exercises to prepare for some more strenuous activity (6)
  5. 11. A swimming stroke that resembles the crawl except the swimmer lies on his or her back (10)
  6. 12. The modern revival of the ancient games held once every 4 years in a selected country (8)
  7. 13. A raised vertical board with basket attached (9)
  8. 15. Round object used in games (4)
  9. 16. A characteristic sound (4)

Down

  1. 1. A very attractive or seductive looking woman (8)
  2. 3. To lose intensity (8)
  3. 4. Team sport played with a ball and goalposts (8)
  4. 6. The defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal (10)
  5. 7. Team sport where you shoot a ball through a hoop (10)
  6. 9. A form of football played with an oval ball (5)
  7. 14. The team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring (7)