nonball

English

Etymology

non- +‎ ball

Adjective

nonball (not comparable)

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