Hook Shot (Noun)
Meaning
A basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The hook shot was a signature move of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's during his illustrious basketball career.
- The young center struggled to master the hook shot, but her hard work eventually paid off.
- As the defender closed in, he released a perfect hook shot, securing the win for his team.
- The hook shot is considered a more difficult shot than the jump shot because of its unpredictable spin.
- The tall forward's hook shot from the right side of the lane was nearly unstoppable.