1. toward or in the direction of the opponent's end of a basketball or tennis court
Usage: sports

1. located in or directed toward the opponent's end of a court in basketball or tennis
Usage: sports

Examples

• The point guard pushed the ball downcourt quickly after the rebound.
• She made a downcourt pass to her teammate near the basket.
• The team executed a fast break downcourt for an easy layup.
• He dribbled downcourt and set up the offense.
• The downcourt pressure forced the opposing team to turn the ball over.
• She sprinted downcourt to get into position for the shot.