isolation play

Meanings

nounisolation play (plural isolation plays)

ball gamesA goal attempt that does not result from a direct pass.
Sure, there is room to be critical. He's holding on to the ball too much. He's settling for isolation plays too often.
2015 June 10, David Thorpe, “Top 10 Postseason MVPs: LeBron No. 1”, in ESPN
Synonyms: iso ball, isolation basketball

nounA goal attempt that does not result from a direct pass.

Similar

iso ballisolation basketball

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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