Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jump-ball

noun

/ˈdʒʌmp bɔːl/

Definition

A method used to begin or resume play in basketball where the referee throws the ball into the air between two opposing players who attempt to gain possession.

Examples

During the first possession of the game, the referee conducted a jump-ball.
After a tie-up between two players, the official called for a jump-ball to determine which team would gain possession.

Meaning

Jump-ball refers to a situation in basketball where the game starts or resumes with the referee tossing the ball into the air, and two players from opposing teams try to catch it.