the perimeter
noun
basketball
: the area on a basketball court that is not close to the basket
He scored from the perimeter.
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Against Northwestern, May thought Michigan turned down some open looks from the perimeter and ended up settling for contested shots.
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Austin Meek, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
This meant that Reese was asked too often to dribble the ball from the perimeter to the rim in an attempt to establish herself with her back to the basket or score a layup.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
The Warriors methodically picked apart the Wizards’ backline rotations, which led to open shots at the rim and on the perimeter.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025
While Garrett Williams showed promise last season with an 83.7 PFF coverage grade, the Cardinals still need more help at cornerback, particularly on the perimeter.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Austin Meek, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
This meant that Reese was asked too often to dribble the ball from the perimeter to the rim in an attempt to establish herself with her back to the basket or score a layup.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
The Warriors methodically picked apart the Wizards’ backline rotations, which led to open shots at the rim and on the perimeter.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025
While Garrett Williams showed promise last season with an 83.7 PFF coverage grade, the Cardinals still need more help at cornerback, particularly on the perimeter.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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“The perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20perimeter. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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