power play
nouns
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
"she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away"
a play in which there is a concentration of players in one location on the field of play
"they used a power play to return the kickoff"
domain category
a game played by two teams of 11 players on a rectangular field 100 yards long; teams try to get possession of the ball and advance it across the opponents goal line in a series of (running or passing) plays
(ice hockey) a play in which one team has a numerical advantage over the other as a result of penalties
"the team was unable to capitalize on the power play"
domain category
a game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of six skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with angled sticks
is a type of (narrower)
a preset plan of action in team sports
"the coach drew up the plays for her team"
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