Beginning and Jump ball

Beginning noun - The point at which something begins.

Jump ball and beginning are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Jump ball" with "Beginning", this terms are similar.

Nearby Words: begin, beginner

Jump ball noun - (basketball) the way play begins or resumes when possession is disputed; an official tosses the ball up between two players who jump in an effort to tap it to a teammate.

Beginning and jump ball are semantically related. You can use "Beginning" instead a noun phrase "Jump ball".