full-court press
full-court press · full-court presses
A coordinated maneuver, involving all team members, to block or interfere with the…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.
Meaning
2 sensesA 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.
(broadly, figuratively)A thorough, collaborative effort to overcome or constrain another person or group, especially a rival or opponent.