Jump Shot (Noun)
Meaning
(basketball) a player releases the basketball at the high point of a jump.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The forward arced the ball in a perfect jump shot, swishing it through the hoop as the buzzer sounded.
- She launched herself upwards, releasing the jump shot at the top of her leap, but unfortunately it bounced off the back of the rim.
- His favorite move was to fake a drive then pull up for a mid-range jump shot, often leaving defenders grasping at air.
- The crowd erupted in cheers as he sank the three-point jump shot from the corner of the court, putting his team ahead by two with only seconds left.
- After hours of practice, she finally perfected her form and sank every jump shot she attempted, building her confidence for the big game.