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.

Synonyms

  • Jumper

Hypernyms

  • Basketball Shot
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