nonball
adjEtymology From non- + ball.
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Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports Not having possession of the ball.
- Forcing in or out and nonball side help are the first two situations when team defense is necessary.1979, Maryalyce Jeremiah, Coaching Basketball: Ten Winning Concepts, page 68:
- The other major challenge with tryouts is to learn to focus on the nonball side of a court during competitive drills.2004, Sally Kus, Coaching Volleyball Successfully, page 201: