fast break
US /ˌfæst ˈbreɪk/
UK /ˌfæst ˈbreɪk/
1.
a quick offensive move in basketball or other sports, where the defending team rapidly moves the ball down the court to score before the opposing team can set up its defense
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The team executed a perfect fast break, leading to an easy layup.
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Their strategy relies heavily on the fast break to score points.