making a play 

As In making a move . Hooking it up . Finessing the next move .

Are you about to make a play for the wings . All right bet ! Say Less

making a play = finessing

making a play by robthegoat February 2, 2018

makin' a play 

To pull off a drug deal.

Jamaal - "Yo Willis, I'm makin' a play right now with Carmello. I'll hit you back."

Willis - "1."

makin' a play by john himself August 6, 2007