fastbreak

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fastbreak 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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flash cut breakthrough half-court through-ball soft break half-break short pass break fadeaway breakaway halfcourt half-court violation off-side crossover dribble hurry-up offense backpass

Rhymes

fast break last break

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