shot blocker
Rim protection specialist
A shot blocker is a player skilled at deflecting or stopping opponents' scoring attempts, primarily in basketball and hockey.
In basketball, shot blockers are typically tall players who swat away shots near the rim: He's one of the league's best shot blockers, averaging three blocks per game.
The term emphasizes defensive prowess and timing rather than mere height.
- defenderOne who guards another
- swatHit something sharply
- rejectionDenial of acceptance
- basketballTeam sport with hoops
- goalieNet-guarding player
send it back · center · paint · vertical · timing · intimidation · lane · dunk · layup · contest · alter · protect · go-to guy · handball · volleyball · spike · jump · athletic
- defendersdefender, guard, protector, guardian, keeper
- blockersbarrier, spam filter, firewall, antivirus, stopper
- basketball playerscenter, point guard, small forward, power forward, guard
- big menboss, kingpin, leader, chieftain, headman