Complete Definition of "fast break"

English

Noun
en-noun|sg=fast break

  1. basketball 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.

See also
transition game

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