half-court violation

noun

A turnover occurring when the team with possession, having brought the ball over the half-court line causes it to cross back over the line without interference from the other team.

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Meanings

nounhalf-court violation (plural half-court violations)

plural half-court violations

  1. ball gamesA turnover occurring when the team with possession, having brought the ball over the half-court line causes it to cross back over the line without interference from the other team.
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Chicago

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