jump shot

noun

: a shot in basketball made by jumping into the air and releasing the ball with one or both hands at the peak of the jump

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His jump shot is a massive work in progress and the handle needs to be tightened to unlock his playmaking potential, but if one of those two things gets fixed, Thompson’s ceiling rises several floors. —

The Athletic Staff, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024 Draymond Green, who struggled with his jump shot on the night, hit three of four in the final minute to cement the win. —

Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024 While Brown became a better defender during his rookie season, his ball handling and jump shot were on a similar level to his first-year self. —

Tony East, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Turning over the roster for a second consecutive season meant the Bruins spent as much time socializing as working on their jump shot over the summer in an effort to get to know each other. —

Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jump shot