nonball

English

Etymology

From 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.