hook shot
Definition
Noun: A one-handed basketball shot taken with a sweeping, arcing motion over the head, typically using the hand farther from the basket to release the ball.
Usage
The term "hook shot" describes a specific shooting technique in basketball. It is used to refer to the action of taking this type of shot. * The center made a difficult hook shot over the defender. * His most effective move in the post is his right-handed hook shot.
Advanced Usage
- "Skyhook": A specific, high-arcing version of the hook shot popularized by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's skyhook was nearly impossible to block.
Variants and Related Words
- Hook (noun, informal): A common shortened form of "hook shot."
- He sank a left-handed hook from the baseline.
- Hook (verb): The act of attempting a hook shot.
- He hooked the ball over his defender.
Synonyms
- Arcing shot: Describes the high, curved trajectory of the ball.
- Sweep shot: Emphasizes the sweeping motion of the arm.
Related Phrases
- Baby hook: A quick, shorter-range version of the hook shot, often released from chest or shoulder height.
- Instead of a full hook, he used a baby hook for a quicker release.
Noun
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a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket
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