jump shot
noun
: a shot in basketball made by jumping into the air and releasing the ball with one or both hands at the peak of the jump
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What Does Value Mean? Stephen Curry, the greatest shooter the NBA has ever seen, has talked about his work as a high school athlete to perfect his jump shot.
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Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
He is shown here hitting his classic turn-around fadeaway jump shot from the post, as the United States beat Brazil, 122-87, to advance to the semifinal round against Serbia.
—Weiyi Cai, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2024
Harris’ return Following more than a month off the court, Harris got on the board with early second-quarter jump shot.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson missed a 15-foot jump shot, but Hart snagged the rebound.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
He is shown here hitting his classic turn-around fadeaway jump shot from the post, as the United States beat Brazil, 122-87, to advance to the semifinal round against Serbia.
—Weiyi Cai, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2024
Harris’ return Following more than a month off the court, Harris got on the board with early second-quarter jump shot.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson missed a 15-foot jump shot, but Hart snagged the rebound.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Jump shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20shot. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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