jumpshot
Elevated scoring technique
A jumpshot is a basketball shot taken while jumping, releasing the ball at or near the peak of the leap.
It's the most common shooting technique in modern basketball, allowing players to shoot over defenders: She has a beautiful jumpshot from the elbow.
Also spelled as two words: jump shot.
Backward-moving basketball shot
- three-pointerBeyond-arc basketball score
- swishSoft rushing sound
- midrangeMiddle of spectrum
- releaseTo let go
arc · follow-through · elevation · pull-up · step-back · turnaround · contested · leaner
Circular bands or rims
- courtTrial venue or sports surface
- basketWoven carrying vessel
- netFinal amount remaining
- backboardBoard behind basket
points · scoring · offense · perimeter · wing · elbow · key · buzzer-beater
Sudden springing movement
- elevationHeight above reference point
- springRecoiling metal spiral
- airborneTraveling through air
- riseMove to higher position
lift · launch · ascend · vertical · apex · peak · suspension · float
Degree of correctness
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- aimPurpose or direction
- touchPerceiving through physical contact
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
repetition · practice · fundamentals · sharpshooter · marksman · sniper · stroke · pure
fadeaway
Backward-moving basketball shot
- three-pointerBeyond-arc basketball score
- swishSoft rushing sound
- midrangeMiddle of spectrum
release · arc · follow-through · elevation · pull-up · step-back · turnaround · contested · leaner · floater
hoops
Circular bands or rims
backboard · points · scoring · offense · perimeter · wing · elbow · key · buzzer-beater · clutch
leap
Sudden springing movement
rise · lift · launch · ascend · vertical · apex · peak · suspension · float · land
accuracy
Degree of correctness
consistency · repetition · practice · fundamentals · sharpshooter · marksman · sniper · stroke · pure · smooth
jumpshotset shot
Stationary basketball throw
layup · dunk · free throw · slam dunk · granny shot