shot clock
A "shot clock" is crucial in sports like basketball, tennis, and ice hockey to maintain the pace and fairness of the game.
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Definition
B2Basketball
(technical, sports)A timer that limits the time a team has to attempt a shot before possession is turned over.
Example
- The shot clock was down to five seconds when he made the winning basket.
B2Tennis
(technical, sports)A countdown of the time remaining for the server to serve the ball.
Example
- The player was penalized for not serving before the shot clock expired.
B2Ice Hockey
(technical, sports)A counter tracking the total shots on net for a team in a game.
Example
- The shot clock showed that the team had taken 30 shots on goal by the end of the second period.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "shot clock":
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