noun
- the act of defending a goal in sports such as hockey, soccer, or lacrosse
- a violation in basketball where a player interferes with a shot on its downward path toward the basket
Usage: basketball
Examples
- His excellent goaltending helped the team win the championship.
- The goalie’s goaltending skills improved dramatically this season.
- The referee called goaltending when the defender touched the ball above the rim.
- That was clearly goaltending since the shot was already on its way down.
- She studied goaltending techniques to become a better hockey player.
- The team’s weak goaltending cost them several games this year.