fast break
noun
: a quick offensive drive toward a goal (as in basketball) in an attempt to score before the opponent's defense is set up
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His defense was stellar and his offense gave KU a rim-runner for fast breaks.
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
Liverpool have the third-most final-third regains (95) as well as the most shots (29) and second-most goals (nine) from fast breaks — evidence of a team that can press to force turnovers or sit in a deeper block or counter-attack.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
On a fast break, the four-time MVP rose up to throw down a thunderous dunk to get the crowd going.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 23 July 2024
The next time down the court, Maddy once again found Ryley on a fast break.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
Liverpool have the third-most final-third regains (95) as well as the most shots (29) and second-most goals (nine) from fast breaks — evidence of a team that can press to force turnovers or sit in a deeper block or counter-attack.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
On a fast break, the four-time MVP rose up to throw down a thunderous dunk to get the crowd going.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 23 July 2024
The next time down the court, Maddy once again found Ryley on a fast break.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Fast break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast%20break. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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