Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-full-court-press
noun
/ə fʊl kɔrt prɛs/
Definition
A strategy in which a team applies intense pressure to the opposing team across the entire playing area.
Examples
- The coach decided to implement a full-court press in the final minutes of the game to catch up.
- Using a full-court press can tire out opponents quickly, especially if they aren’t used to that style of play.
- The team’s aggressive full-court press forced several turnovers that turned the game around.
Meaning
This term is often used in sports, especially basketball, to describe a defensive tactic where players apply constant pressure to the ball handler and try to prevent the opposing team from advancing the ball or making plays.
Synonyms
- full-court defense
- intensive pressure
- aggressive defense
