Anwurf

opening throw; tip-off (handball/basketball)

noun AHN-vooRF Rare

Usage Note

Anwurf denotes the throw that starts a handball game or a new half, analogous to a basketball tip-off. Den Anwurf ausführen means to take the opening throw; only the thrower's team may touch the ball before it is played.

Examples

"Beim Anwurf zur zweiten Halbzeit lagen sie schon drei Tore zurück."

Natural Translation

At the throw-off for the second half they were already three goals behind.

Literal Translation

At the opening-throw for the second half they were already three goals behind.

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