man-to-man defense
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of man-to-man defense
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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The Huskies, who shot 50% from the field in the first half, had trouble getting into their offense against Arizona’s man-to-man defense in the seconds half.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 6, 2024
In a battle for first place in the Baseline League, Etiwanda made clutch three-point shots while relying on its man-to-man defense to knock off Damien 49-39 on its home court Thursday night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 18, 2024
Knight quickly restored the Hoosiers’ basketball tradition with a revolutionary offense and an almost exclusively man-to-man defense.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
After falling behind 51-44, Washington switched to a man-to-man defense, which increased the tempo and fueled a 12-0 run, in which the Huskies went up for the first time since the opening minute.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 13, 2022
It was an isolation offense to run when another team played us man-to-man defense.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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