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nonball en · ADJ

Etymology

From non- + ball.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Not having possession of the ball.
    • The other major challenge with tryouts is to learn to focus on the nonball side of a court during competitive drills. 2004, Sally Kus, Coaching Volleyball Successfully, page 201:
    • Forcing in or out and nonball side help are the first two situations when team defense is necessary. 1979, Maryalyce Jeremiah, Coaching Basketball: Ten Winning Concepts, page 68: