shootaround

/ ˈʃuːtəˌraʊnd /

noun

1. basketball an informal match or practice session

Example Sentences

Brown, who has appeared as an analyst on Spectrum SportsNet’s studio show for the Lakers and is a regular on the “No Chill With Gilbert Arenas” podcast, was approached to fill in as a commentator on the Sparks broadcast during the team shootaround on the morning of the game.

From Los Angeles Times

Here is a synopsis of Clark’s day, starting with the morning shootaround.

From Los Angeles Times

“I just had that utmost confidence when I was going to sleep last night and went to shootaround this morning,” Irving said, “just feeling like we were going to play one of our best games.”

From Seattle Times

Holiday played despite being listed as questionable with an illness unrelated to COVID-19 and missing the morning shootaround.

From Seattle Times

Mitchell did not take part in the team’s morning shootaround, opting for treatment and film work.

From Seattle Times