General
closeout
What does closeout mean?
A defensive move where a player sprints toward a shooter, often with a hand up, to disrupt the attempt.
"He blew the closeout and gave up an open three."
Origin
Descriptive; 'closing out' the space to the shooter.
Frequently asked questions
What is a closeout in basketball?
A closeout is a defensive move where a player sprints toward a shooter, usually with a hand raised, to contest and disrupt the shot attempt.
Where does the term closeout come from?
It's descriptive, referring to the defender 'closing out' the open space between themselves and the shooter.
How do you closeout properly?
A good closeout means sprinting most of the way, then breaking down under control with a hand up to contest the shot without fouling or giving up a drive.
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