1. the areas of a basketball court behind the free throw line, or the players who typically play in these areas
Usage: sports
2. the back areas of tennis courts or similar playing surfaces
Usage: sports

Examples

• The team’s backcourts struggled with turnovers in the first half.
• Both point guards in the backcourts were excellent three-point shooters.
• The coach decided to rotate players between the frontcourt and backcourts.
• She hit several winners from the backcourts during the tennis match.
• The backcourts were slippery after the rain delay.
• Strong backcourts are essential for a successful basketball team.