set shot
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a two-handed basketball shot from a stationary position
