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fast break

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fast break
n. Sports
A rush by the offense, as in basketball, toward the goal in an attempt to score before the opposing defense is in place.
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Noun1.fast breakfast break - (basketball) a rapid dash to get a shot as soon as possible after taking possession of the ball
break - a sudden dash; "he made a break for the open door"
basketball, basketball game, hoops - a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop


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lead to 6-3, and then Andrew Combs, in his debut with the Riptide, scored off a fast break with 3:44 remaining in the half to push the Los Angeles lead to 7-3 at halftime.
LACROSSE: RIPTIDE GETS INAUGURAL WIN by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
The fast break is our first option in any offense at any time during the game.
Developing a quick scoring attack: break after an opponent's score by Wootten, Morgan / Coach and Athletic Director
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