set playnoun [ C ]
uk/ˌset ˈpleɪ//ˌset ˈpleɪ/UK in games such as football and hockey, a move such as free kick or a corner:
Teams at all levels dedicate whole training days to set plays.
US UK set piece in sports such as basketball and American football, a set of movements that can be planned and practised and allow the team to get in a good positions to score