Meaning of a sentence
"The main advantage of always going for the ball with two hands is that it avoids the one handed reach ins for the ball when guarding a dribbler."

Is the word "ins" a typo here? Or does it mean inches?

Please tell me whatever you know.

Thanks a lot in advance

Question

Meaning of a sentence
"The main advantage of always going for the ball with two hands is that it avoids the one handed reach ins for the ball when guarding a dribbler."

Is the word "ins" a typo here? Or does it mean inches?

Please tell me whatever you know.

Thanks a lot in advance

Answer

"ins" is grouped with "reach"
"Reach in" 
Since it's plural, it's "reach ins."
It's a verb turned into a noun.

Answer

Reach-in is a basketball term.  It should be hyphenated.  The plural is reach-ins.   https://www.livestrong.com/article/159888-basketball-rules-on-reaching/