General
coast to coast
What does coast to coast mean?
When a player takes the ball from their own defensive end all the way to the opposite basket to score.
"He went coast to coast for the layup after the rebound."
Origin
Geographic metaphor for spanning the full court.
Frequently asked questions
What does coast to coast mean in basketball?
It's when a player takes the ball from their own defensive end all the way to the opposite basket to score, usually off a rebound or steal.
Where does the phrase coast to coast come from?
It's a geographic metaphor referencing travel from one coast of a country to the other, applied to spanning the full length of the court.
Is a coast-to-coast play a fast break?
It's often part of a fast break, but the term specifically emphasizes one player carrying the ball the entire length of the floor.
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