(Basketball) When shooting an open three-pointer on a fast break rather than taking an easy layup. Inspired by a movie of the same name.
"Coach Carter!" Swoosh. Stupid, but bold.
by Dr. Heywood Floyd January 11, 2009
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A phrase used to describe something either superficially inspirational or downright sappy.
First Example

Movie Doctor: Sir, it looks like your son is going to survive the truck accident after all.

Movie Father: COACH CARTER!

Second Example

Driving Teacher: Well, you'll be glad to know that because you saved the family farm from the evil corporation AND drove so well, you are getting your license today!

Driving Student: This news is so Coach Carter!
by Calcium Deficiency May 13, 2008
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A verb used to define the act of deep contemplation while listening to Citizen Cope and playing with a basketball alone in a highschool gymnasium
Guy 1: "Dude, have you seen Mike lately?"

Guy 2: "Nah man, I hear he's been coach cartering a lot"

Guy 1: "Damn..."
by jipuktuk June 2, 2013
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A way of shooting a guy down using a whole clip.

If you've seen the movie,
The drug dealer gets shot down with more than one shot.
Nigga ima go coach carter on you.
by someguy January 29, 2005
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