post entry

noun

1. a late entry, as a horse in a horse show or race.

Word History and Origins

Origin of post entry¹

First recorded in 1655–65

Example Sentences

That indicates players’ expanded skillsets translate into fewer mistakes when handling the ball or being more capable of creating shots rather than depending on a teammate for a post entry.

From Seattle Times

“She shoots the turnaround pretty well against us. We tried to limit her catches a little bit more by denying post entry passes to her.”

From Seattle Times

You’re also going to have defenders back off their man to try and prevent a post entry.

From Seattle Times

During a particularly dreadful stretch near the start of the fourth quarter, the backup wing Gerald Green turned the ball over three times in three minutes, including two simple post entry passes that were intercepted.

From New York Times

There were sundry examples, but Johnson carelessly fouling Jimmy Butler beyond the 3-point line and Wallace allowing a simple post entry pass to become a turnover stood out as plays that did not suggest the Nets were locked in mentally.

From New York Times