set shot

Thân thiện

A player takes a set shot from the free-throw line.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A two-handed basketball shot from a stationary position: A "set shot" is a basketball scoring attempt where the player shoots the ball with both hands while standing still, without jumping. This shot is typically taken from a distance, such as beyond the free-throw line.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He practiced his set shot for hours to improve his accuracy from the three-point line.
  • Before the jump shot became popular, the set shot was a fundamental skill for guards.

Advanced Usage

• "To take a set shot": To attempt this specific type of shot during a game.
  • With the clock winding down, she had no time to drive, so she took a set shot from the corner.

Variants and Related Words

• Jump shot (n): A basketball shot taken while jumping into the air. This is the more modern and common alternative to the set shot.
• Free throw (n): An unguarded shot from the free-throw line, which is a type of set shot awarded after a foul.

Synonyms

• Stationary shot: A shot taken from a still position.
• Standing shot: A shot taken without a jumping motion.

Related Phrases

• Spot-up shooter: A player who specializes in catching the ball and immediately taking a set shot or jump shot from a specific position on the court.
  • His role on the team is to be a spot-up shooter for set shots from beyond the arc.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a two-handed basketball shot from a stationary position