noun General Slang

fast break

FAST brayk · noun · slang

A quick push to score before the defense sets

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An offensive tactic to advance the ball and score as quickly as possible before the defense is organized.

“They beat the press and got out on the fast break.”
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fast break In A Sentence

They beat the press and got out on the fast break.

Origin & Usage

Classic tempo strategy; central to 'Showtime' Lakers.

People Also Ask

What is a fast break in basketball?

A fast break is an offensive tactic to advance the ball and score as quickly as possible before the defense can get organized.

Why is the fast break effective?

Pushing the tempo catches the defense outnumbered or out of position, leading to easy, high-percentage buckets in transition.

Which team was famous for the fast break?

The 'Showtime' Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s built their identity around a high-speed fast-break offense.

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