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man-to-man defense

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A defense in which each player guards a particular opposing player.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • They'll have trouble playing a man-to-man against such a fast guard and tall center.

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Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: miespuolustus — basketball defense
  • Swedish: punktmarkering — basketball defense