"fast break" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fast breaks [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} fast break (plural fast breaks)
  1. (basketball) An offensive play in which a team, having won possession of the ball, moves the ball downcourt as quickly as possible, attempting to get an easy shot before the defense can set up. Related terms: transition game Translations (Translations): Tempogegenstoß [masculine] (German)

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