jump ball

Noun

Meaning

(basketball) the way play begins or resumes when possession is disputed; an official tosses the ball up between two players who jump in an effort to tap it to a teammate

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

blocking carrying jump shot controversial issue contentious issue box out opening tip divisive issue jump ball outcome jump ball result jump ball scramble backcourt violation jump ball contest jump ball play jump ball possession

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Antonyms

concord

Hypernyms

beginning start commencement

Hyponyms

tip off tap-off

Examples

And it shouldn’t be a jump ball between USDA and FCC, and the states are looking in the couches for pennies and quarters to fill the gap. Source: Internet

“But there’s a cloud over Iowa that seems to make it more of a jump ball here.” Source: Internet

Marc Gasol attempted to drive on Griffin but missed his shot, and a wild scramble led to a jump ball between Tolliver and Dillon Brooks with 10.4 seconds left. Source: Internet

The Eagles Heath Starkey and the Flyers Dylan Furlong face-off in the jump ball to start their district semi-final game on Tuesday night at Willard High School. Source: Internet

He gave up on the route and didn’t contest the jump ball. Source: Internet

Jump ball will be at 4:30 p.m. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

jump at the opportunity jump back jump bail jump ball contest jump ball decision jump ball outcome