tip in
Definition
Noun: A type of basketball shot in which a player scores by using their fingertips to redirect a rebounding ball (a ball that has bounced off the backboard or rim) directly into the basket, often immediately after a missed shot attempt.
Usage
This term is used specifically in the context of basketball to describe a particular scoring method. It emphasizes a quick, close-range action following a rebound.
Examples
- The center scored on a putback with a quick tip-in.
- He missed the initial layup but got his own rebound and finished with a tip-in.
- Her tip-in at the buzzer won the game for the team.
Advanced Usage
- "To tip in" (verb phrase): The action of scoring in this manner.
- Example: He managed to tip in the missed free throw.
Variants and Related Words
- Putback (n.): A broader term for any basket scored immediately after an offensive rebound, which often includes tip-ins.
- Follow-up (n.): A general term for an attempt or score after a missed shot.
Synonyms
- Putback
- Follow-up shot
Related Phrases
- Offensive rebound: Gaining possession of a missed shot from one's own team, which often leads to a tip-in attempt.
- Second-chance points: Points scored from an offensive rebound, frequently via a tip-in.
Noun
- a basketball shot made by tapping the rebounding ball back into the basket