jump ball

• Метод, используемый в баскетболе для начала или возобновления игры, когда судья подбрасывает мяч в воздух между двумя игроками противоположных команд, которые затем пытаются отбить его партнёру по команде. В переносном смысле может обозначать ситуацию, когда никто не имеет явного преимущества, а исход неопределён.

A method used in basketball to start or resume play, where the referee tosses the ball into the air between two opposing players who then try to tap it to a teammate. Figuratively, it can refer to a situation where no one has a clear advantage and the outcome is uncertain.

1. Basketball startB1formal

   A method of starting or restarting play in basketball where the referee tosses the ball into the air between two opposing players who then try to tap it to a teammate.

   Спорный мяч

   • The game began with a jump ball at center court.
   • The referee called a jump ball after the held ball situation.
   • He won the jump ball and tipped it to his point guard.

2. Uncertain situationC1informalamerican

   A situation where the outcome is uncertain or where two parties have an equal chance of success.

   Неопределённая ситуация

   • The election is a jump ball with both candidates polling equally.
   • The final match was a jump ball until the last minute.
   • In this negotiation, it's a jump ball who will get the better deal.