isolation play

isolation play (plural isolation plays)

1. (basketball) A goal attempt that does not result from a direct pass.
   • 2015 June 10, David Thorpe, “Top 10 Postseason MVPs: LeBron No. 1”, in ESPN‎^[1]:

     Sure, there is room to be critical. He's holding on to the ball too much. He's settling for isolation plays too often.

• iso ball
• isolation basketball