fast break

noun

An offensive play in which a team, having won possession of the ball, moves the ball downcourt as quickly as possible, attempting to get an easy shot before the defense can set up.

“Their pressure defense gives them a lot of fast breaks off of steals.”

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Meanings

nounfast break (plural fast breaks)

plural fast breaks

  1. ball gamesAn offensive play in which a team, having won possession of the ball, moves the ball downcourt as quickly as possible, attempting to get an easy shot before the defense can set up.

    Their pressure defense gives them a lot of fast breaks off of steals.

Translations

German Tempogegenstoß
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APA

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Chicago

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