Full-court Press Definition
fo͝olkôrt
noun
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.
American Heritage
A press over the entire length of the court.
Webster's New World
A strong, concerted effort.
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