Halfcourt
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Halfcourt is a noun meaning (basketball) The middle of the court, at and near the center line.
Meaning
(basketball) The middle of the court, at and near the center line.
More Meanings
- (basketball) A basketball court that is half the size of a normal court
- (basketball) A shot taken from the middle of the court
Example Sentences
The second technical was called after Mayo walked back toward the players gathered at halfcourt.
There was lots of weird stuff going on with zones and matchups and presses and fastbreaks and ball-deflating halfcourts, but UConn won with defense.
Count 'em, 150 basketball courts, actually halfcourts, will line Columbus Drive July 27-28 for the Bulls' second annual Shoot-the-Bull Three-on-Three Roundball Classic.
Word Forms
- halfcourts
Synonyms for halfcourt
Depending on context, synonyms include midcourt.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include frontcourt, center, midcourter, backcourt, post, endcourt.
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