midcourt
Noun
Meaning
midcourt (uncountable)
(sports) The area near the center of a court, such as a basketball or tennis court
Smith passes the ball to Jones at midcourt.
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Drives and pushes may be played from the midcourt or forecourt, and are most often used in doubles: they are an attempt to regain the attack, rather than choosing to lift the shuttlecock and defend against smashes.
Abby Lindquist and Christie Berry combined well in the attacking circle, while Catt Lourey and Leonie Wallace were great in the midcourt.
In the midcourt, a high shuttlecock will usually be met with a powerful smash, also hitting downwards and hoping for an outright winner or a weak reply.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr erupted on the sideline in the opening minutes, chasing referee Brian Forte to midcourt.
Weber then stole the ball near midcourt and went in for a spectacular left-handed layup before Randy Witt added a free toss.
When the final buzzer sounded, Green, an NBA champion for a third time, burst toward midcourt to confiscate the game ball from rookie and then gave it to team security official Noordin Said.