double-team

verb

dou·ble-team ˈdə-bəl-ˌtēm

double-teamed; double-teaming; double-teams

transitive verb

: to block or guard (an opponent) with two players at one time

double-team noun

Examples of double-team in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Case in point: Clark was consistently double-teamed by her Olympian counterparts. —

Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 23 July 2024 The Jedi, who are coached by former LA Clipper and longtime NBA veteran Corey Maggette, opted to double-team Punter in pick-and-roll scenarios to get the ball out of his hands, but Undisputed Legends countered by having Punter isolate his defender and get his own shot off. —

Matthew Ho, Orange County Register, 6 July 2024 Listen to this article Precious Achiuwa is benefitting from opposing defenses double-teaming All-Star Knicks guard Jalen Brunson. —

Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2024 Jones and Thomas quickly put the rookie through the wringer, snagging offensive rebounds out of her hands and springing brutal double-team traps to force turnovers. —

Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for double-team

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