break
out
Plural
breakouts
1
an escape from jail
2
the act of moving the ball from defense to offense to start an attack in lacrosse
In lacrosse, a breakout refers to a fast and coordinated movement by a team to move the ball from their defensive zone to the offensive zone. It usually happens after gaining possession of the ball, often following a turnover or a save by the goalie. During a breakout, players work together to quickly pass the ball and move up the field, aiming to create a scoring chance before the opposing defense can position themselves. A successful breakout relies on speed, teamwork, and precise passing.
- The defenseman initiated the breakout by passing to the midfielder.
- Our team executed a flawless breakout, quickly advancing the ball up the field.
- We practiced our breakout strategy during training to improve our transition game.
- The defensemen work on their passing skills to facilitate smooth breakouts.
- The opposing team's aggressive press disrupted our breakout attempts.