man-to-man defense

Noun

(basketball) A defense in which each player guards a particular opposing player.

Japanese Meaning

バスケットボールにおいて、各選手が特定の相手選手を直接マークする守備戦術

In the fourth quarter, the coach told the team to play man-to-man defense to limit their opponents' outside shooting.

第4クォーターに、監督は相手の外からのシュートを抑えるためにチームにマンツーマンディフェンスをするよう指示した。

Sense（1）

(basketball) A defense in which each player guards a particular opposing player.

They'll have trouble playing a man-to-man against such a fast guard and tall center.

man-to-man defenses

（ plural ）