half-court
noun
ˈhaf-ˈkȯrt 
ˈhäf-
: a dividing line that separates a playing court into equal halves (as in basketball)
also
: the area comprising each half
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Not only does the league feature 3-on-3 basketball, but the style of play is fast-paced and physical in a half-court setting that allows hand checking on defense.
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
This isn’t an exhibition where players may chuck up a half-court shot or jog through their motions.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
Then, the half-court defense began to crumble, and those same tremendous shooters were taking practice shots in a half-court setting.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Once the Sky get into their half-court offense, the 3-point arc will remain a focus.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
This isn’t an exhibition where players may chuck up a half-court shot or jog through their motions.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
Then, the half-court defense began to crumble, and those same tremendous shooters were taking practice shots in a half-court setting.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Once the Sky get into their half-court offense, the 3-point arc will remain a focus.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
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“Half-court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-court. Accessed 26 May. 2025.
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