noun General Slang

chase-down block

CHAYS-down BLOK · noun · informal

A block from behind in transition

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Definitions

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A defensive play where a trailing defender catches up to a shooter on a fast break and blocks the shot from behind.

“LeBron's chase-down block in the 2016 Finals is legendary.”
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chase-down block In A Sentence

LeBron's chase-down block in the 2016 Finals is legendary.

Origin & Usage

Popularized by LeBron James' signature transition blocks.

People Also Ask

What is a chase-down block in basketball?

It's a block where a trailing defender catches up to a shooter on a fast break and blocks the shot from behind.

Who made the chase-down block famous?

LeBron James popularized it with his signature transition blocks, most famously in the 2016 NBA Finals.

Why is the chase-down block so hard?

The defender has to sprint back from behind and time the block perfectly without fouling as the shooter goes up.

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