Trap

noun, verb · Defense · Advanced

1. An aggressive double team where two defenders converge on the ball handler to force a turnover or a difficult pass. Unlike a blitz, the second defender stays fully committed to the trap.

“They trapped the ball handler in the corner and forced a jump ball.”

Opposite: Contain

See also: Blitz

Related: Flash to Ball, Triangle and Two, Switch, Red, Swatted