CEFR B2

shootaround

noun

Meaning

An informal basketball practice session, typically held before a game, where players shoot the ball to warm up and get a feel for the court.

Examples

The team had a shootaround at the arena before the championship game.
During the shootaround, the coach worked on the players' free throw shots.

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shootaround (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈʃuːtəraʊnd/

Definition

An informal basketball practice session, typically held before a game, where players shoot the ball to warm up and get a feel for the court.

Examples

The team had a shootaround at the arena before the championship game.
During the shootaround, the coach worked on the players' free throw shots.
The shootaround was a great way for the players to get their blood flowing and their muscles warm before the intense game.

How to Use shootaround

have a shootaround (idiom): to participate in an informal basketball practice session — "The team had a shootaround before the big game."
shootaround session (noun phrase): a period of time allocated for an informal basketball practice session — "The coach scheduled a shootaround session for the team before the championship game."

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