stretch four

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From the concept of a "four" (or "4"), the standard numeric designation for the power forward in play diagrams, being able to "stretch" a defense by forcing it to guard the player beyond the three-point line.

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Noun[edit]

stretch four (plural stretch fours)

  1. (basketball) A power forward able to shoot three-pointers.