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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The product of all that collaboration behind the scenes is Green’s jump shot.
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Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
For one glorious instant Sunday afternoon, the resurgent Bruins had conquered another demon, Dylan Andrews swishing a go-ahead jump shot with six seconds remaining, the bullies from Utah collapsing at his feet.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2024
After Perry made his mid-range jump shot with a hand in his face to put the SoCal champs up 48-45, Salesian had a chance to tie the game with 25 seconds remaining.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024
Two free throws and a mid range jump shot from Court Gaylor, as well as a free throw by Steed, helped Lipan close the ballgame.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Mar. 2024
Cosgriff made the game-winning shot against Carondelet in the NorCal final, a short jump shot with three seconds left that handed the Dragons a 48-47 victory.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
George went 0 for 9 in the first half, but hit his first jump shot after halftime.
—Greg Beacham, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2024
In one banner, Clark is taking a jump shot with the ball in mid-air, and on the other banner across the street, a basketball hoop is lined up perfectly to receive the ball.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
Adebayo opened 0 for 4 but seized on several great passes from teammates, then hit a foul line jump shot to push Miami’s fourth quarter lead to 11.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024
Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
For one glorious instant Sunday afternoon, the resurgent Bruins had conquered another demon, Dylan Andrews swishing a go-ahead jump shot with six seconds remaining, the bullies from Utah collapsing at his feet.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2024
After Perry made his mid-range jump shot with a hand in his face to put the SoCal champs up 48-45, Salesian had a chance to tie the game with 25 seconds remaining.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024
Two free throws and a mid range jump shot from Court Gaylor, as well as a free throw by Steed, helped Lipan close the ballgame.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Mar. 2024
Cosgriff made the game-winning shot against Carondelet in the NorCal final, a short jump shot with three seconds left that handed the Dragons a 48-47 victory.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
George went 0 for 9 in the first half, but hit his first jump shot after halftime.
—Greg Beacham, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2024
In one banner, Clark is taking a jump shot with the ball in mid-air, and on the other banner across the street, a basketball hoop is lined up perfectly to receive the ball.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
Adebayo opened 0 for 4 but seized on several great passes from teammates, then hit a foul line jump shot to push Miami’s fourth quarter lead to 11.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024
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“Jump shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20shot. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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