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.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The referee called for a jump ball to resolve the possession dispute between the two teams.
- In basketball, the game starts with a jump ball, where two players leap for the tossed ball.
- During a heated matchup, multiple jump balls were needed due to players fiercely competing for the rebound.
- When possession couldn't be determined, the officials decided to hold a jump ball at center court.
- A well-executed jump ball can set the tone for the entire game and catch the opposing team off guard.