foul trouble

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in basketball, a situation where a player is close to the limit of personal fouls allowed

trouble1. problems: ADJECTIVE + trouble

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Examples (10)

  • Most of the game we were in foul trouble.
  • The star player got into foul trouble early in the second quarter.
  • Despite being in foul trouble, he managed to stay on the court.
  • The coach had to bench his best defender due to foul trouble.
  • Their team was plagued by foul trouble throughout the crucial match.
  • Entering the final period, two key players were already in foul trouble.
  • Avoiding foul trouble is essential for any big man in the paint.
  • The referee's strict calls put several players in immediate foul trouble.
  • He fouled out after picking up his fifth personal foul, ending his night in foul trouble.
  • If our guards get into foul trouble, we'll have to adjust our defensive strategy.