Basketball a press (noun) over the entire length of the court
full-court press
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full-court press
noun
- 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.
- A strong, concerted effort: “The Administration undertook a full-court press to secure congressional approval” ( Abraham F. Lowenthal )
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Noun
(plural full court presses)
- Alternative spelling of full-court press.
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