Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (basketball) A maneuver in which one offensive player passes the ball to another, then runs toward the basket to take a return pass.
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- noun a basketball maneuver; one offensive player passes the ball to another, then runs toward the basket to take a return pass
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Examples
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On the second, though, Fehr fired a crisp shot over Fleury's glove hand on a breakaway after a give-and-go with Jason Chimera in the neutral zone.
Winter Classic: Eric Fehr steps up for Capitals Katie Carrera 2011
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Early on, he caused the experienced Pablo Zabaleta problems, forcing a corner with a left-foot effort and fashioning a give-and-go with Marouane Chamakh that ended with a shot that Costel Pantilimon had to save sharply.
Arsenal v Manchester City: five things we learned | Jamie Jackson 2011
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Jarome Iginla and Crosby collaborated on the winning goal, working a give-and-go to perfection with Crosby beating Miller.
Downcast USA players thought they had Canada on the ropes 2010
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Krejci worked a give-and-go with Ryder to set up the second goal, taking his linemates return pass to score into a wide open left side with 34.4 seconds left in the opening period.
Bruins buck trend, sweep Habs for first series win in 10 years 2009
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The script now is locked, with a give-and-go, give-and-take that offers only the recurring tableau of hate and anger.
Tom Squitieri: A Lighter Shade of Gray Tom Squitieri 2011
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Johansson recorded the first two-goal game of his NHL career against the Panthers, with the first tally coming on a nice give-and-go with Brooks Laich.
Capitals fall to Panthers 4-3 in overtime Katie Carrera 2011
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Cheney added her third goal of the tournament in the 87th minute on a give-and-go with Lori Lindsey, beating Lindahl with a powerful shot into the top left corner.
U.S. women top Sweden to reach Algarve Cup soccer final 2010
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Manchester United equalized on one of the few successful counterattacks when Rooney pulled off an effective give-and-go with Ryan Giggs to beat Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes .
Champions of the World Gabriele Marcotti 2011
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Holland's slick interplay did finally fashion a breakthrough ten minutes before halftime when a swift give-and-go with Mr. Van der Vaart allowed Mr. Van Persie to slip the ball through the legs of Hamidou Souleymanou, the Cameroon keeper.
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Right before the advantage reached its apex, Whalen pulled off a perfect give-and-go with Quanitra Hollingsworth by taking a football-style shovel pass, dribbling under the basket and spinning an up-an-under layup high off the glass.
Washington Mystics beat Minnesota Lynx for second straight win 2010
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