downcourt
/ˈdaʊnˌkɔːrt/
adverb
- Toward or in the direction of the opponent's end of the court in basketball or similar sports.
- The player ran downcourt as fast as he could to get into position for the next play.
- After the rebound, he quickly threw the ball downcourt to start a fast break.
- The point guard dribbled downcourt and passed to the open shooter.
adjective
- Located or moving toward the opponent's end of the court.
- Her downcourt movement created space for the play to develop.
- The coach signaled for a downcourt press to trap the ball handler.
- The downcourt pass was intercepted by the opposing team.