jump ball

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jump ball noun

A method used to begin or resume play in basketball. Two opposing players attempt to gain control of the ball after it is tossed up into the air in between them by an official.
Metaphor for a contest too close to call.
In the context of general equities,

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tip-off held ball drop-ball ball-up return ball backball bucketball bump ball fast break kickout basketballing putback hook shot air ball throw-off throw-in fastbreak

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