full court press

A form of full-court press — A coordinated maneuver, involving all team members, to block or interfere with the opposing team's attempt to advance the ball down the playing court, so as to force a turnover or backcourt violation.

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Meanings

nounfull court press (plural full court presses)

plural full court presses

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of full-court press.
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APA

full court press. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/full%20court%20press

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“full court press.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/full%20court%20press. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “full court press,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/full%20court%20press.

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