pump fake

noun

: a fake in which a player simulates throwing a pass (as in football) or taking a shot (as in basketball)

pump-fake

ˈpəmp-ˌfāk

verb

Examples of pump fake in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web By throwing a variety of on-ball defenders at him, staying disciplined on his pump fakes and loading up on the weak side for help in the lane, the Warriors forced Doncic to start 5-for-15. —

Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2024 Compounding that was not having an answer for Kuzma, who was able to get to his spots on the floor, using quick footwork and pump fakes to find open looks. —

Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2024 It was tied at 76 before Clark freed herself with that smooth pump fake and connected from 3-point range. —

Noah Trister, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2024 Pitino had long been a favorite of coaches with his clinics and videos, a charismatic New Yorker who could make footwork and pump fakes sound exciting. —

Ben Steele, Journal Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pump fake

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