weak side

noun

: the side of a football formation having the smaller number of players

specifically : the side of a formation away from the tight end

: the side of a court or field (as in basketball or soccer) away from the ball

weakside

ˈwēk-ˌsīd

adjective

Examples of weak side in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web How would DeRozan be useful as a weak side spacer while De'aaron Fox and Sabonis or Keegan Murray and Sabonis are running an action? —

Mikai Bruce, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 After the first year of growth, prune lightly during the dormant season, removing weak side shoots and dead or diseased wood. —

Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024 Patterson Mill’s block defender in the zone would front the post while its weak side guard slid down to defend the throw. —

Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2024 Renouf, a left shot, lined up on his weak side, paired with Jakub Zboril, who lined up on his strong (left) side. —

Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Oct. 2022 See all Example Sentences for weak side

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