ASSIST (SPORTS)

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A number of sports have a statistic known as an 'assist':

★ An assist (basketball) goes to the player whose pass facilitated a basket.

★ Much like basketball, an assist (ice hockey) goes to the player or players who helped set up a goal.

★ Much like ice hockey, an assist (soccer) goes to the player or players who helped set up a goal.

★ An assist (baseball) is awarded to every defensive player who touches the ball (after it has been hit by the batter) prior to the recording of a putout.

★ Much like in soccer, an assist in water polo is awarded to the player who passes directly to the teammate who scores a goal.

★ An assist in ultimate frisbee goes to the player or players that helped set up a goal thrown.