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playmaking

American  
[play-mayk-ing] / ˈpleɪˌmeɪk ɪŋ /

noun

  1. Sports. the action, role, or skill of a playmaker.


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They brought impeccable fundamentals in shooting and playmaking, honed across seasons competing against grown men.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

A classy centre, with physicality, quick feet and playmaking ability, he has also turned out on the wing for English champions Bath.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

And although he turned the ball over too often, Darnold also demonstrated the rare type of playmaking ability that had made him one of the most sought-after prospects in the first place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Perry was a playmaking force with his scoring and smart passes.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Daudet extended poetry to include playmaking; and alone or with a friend he attempted more than one little piece in rhyme—tiny plays of a type familiar enough at the Odéon.

From The Nabob, Volume 1 by Ives, George Burnham