full-court press (f l kôrt , -k rt)n. 1. Basketball An aggressive defensive strategy in which one or two players harass the ball handler in the backcourt while the rest of the team maintains a close man-to-man or zone defense. 2. A strong, diversified effort: "The Administration undertook a full-court press to secure congressional approval" (Abraham F. Lowenthal). |
full-court press
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(Team Sports / Basketball) Basketball the tactic of harrying the opposing team in all areas of the court, as opposed to the more usual practice of trying to defend one's own basket
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