isolation play
noun1
Ball games, Basketball, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A goal attempt that does not result from a direct pass.
- Sure, there is room to be critical. He's holding on to the ball too much. He's settling for isolation plays too often.2015 June 10, David Thorpe, “Top 10 Postseason MVPs: LeBron No. 1”, in ESPN:
- Synonyms
- iso ball, isolation basketball