fast break
An offensive play in which a team, having won possession of the ball, moves the ball…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.
» After the fast comes the break-fast.
Nach dem Fasten kommt das Fastenbrechen.
После поста идёт разговение.
Meaning
1 sensesAn 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.
Tempogegenstoß
(basketball) a rapid dash to get a shot as soon as possible after taking possession of the ball
Examples
3 sentencesAfter the fast comes the break-fast.
ruПосле поста идёт разговение.
deNach dem Fasten kommt das Fastenbrechen.
In Ramadan, Muslims are required to fast from the break of dawn to sunset.
During Ramadan, Muslims are required to fast from the break of dawn to sunset.
Translations
1 languagesBy meaning 1
Forms
plural: fast breaks| Singular | fast break |
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