man-to-man defense
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of man-to-man defense
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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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
Washington brought in eight newcomers, who vastly upgraded the offense while UW’s new man-to-man defense remains a work in progress.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2023
And when Miller traded out a man-to-man defense for a zone, the Longhorns began to pound the ball to Bishop in the paint.
From Washington Times • Mar. 25, 2023
So the Jazz played much more traditional man-to-man defense in the second half but with similar results against the ball-moving Blazers.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2023
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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