pickup game
Casual street basketball
A pickup game is an informal sports game organized on the spot, with players who happen to be available rather than set teams or scheduled competition.
Players typically arrive at a court or field and form teams spontaneously: We got a pickup game going at the park.
Common in basketball, soccer, and other team sports.
Also written as one word.
- basketballTeam sport with hoops
- hoopsCircular bands or rims
- streetballInformal outdoor basketball
- parkPublic leisure grounds
- courtTrial venue or sports surface
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Competitive event within organization
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Contest determining the champion
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