playmaking

[play-mayk-ing]

noun

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

Example Sentences

Holly Aitchison, a playmaking fly-half, will get the chance to pull strings for the first time in the tournament after recovering from an ankle injury to take her place on the bench.

From BBC

Son, who either scored or set up a goal in each of his three games with LAFC, finished in double-digits for goals eight times and in assists three times at Tottenham, making him a playmaking double threat.

From Los Angeles Times

Mumpfield, a seventh-round draft pick from Pittsburgh, has drawn praise from McVay and Adams, among others, for his playmaking and route-running abilities.

From Los Angeles Times

Even so, those around him can’t help but be impressed by his playmaking ability and growing comfort in Year 2 of Minter’s system.

From Los Angeles Times

Frank said the Clippers want to “lean into the ballhandling and playmaking” as they look to complete the roster.

From Los Angeles Times