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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Watching Thompson film prompted Brea to make an adjustment to his jump shot.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
Hard to believe that nearly the entire NBA passed on Bane — a four-year college player at TCU who was renowned for his work ethic, shooting mechanics, strength, toughness, character and knockdown laser-beam jump shot.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2025
Considering how badly Loyd had performed over the last two seasons as her jump shot completely betrayed her, to start over with the second pick is a tremendous outcome for this front office.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 31 Jan. 2025
His jump shot — and his confidence in it — needs improvement.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
Hard to believe that nearly the entire NBA passed on Bane — a four-year college player at TCU who was renowned for his work ethic, shooting mechanics, strength, toughness, character and knockdown laser-beam jump shot.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2025
Considering how badly Loyd had performed over the last two seasons as her jump shot completely betrayed her, to start over with the second pick is a tremendous outcome for this front office.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 31 Jan. 2025
His jump shot — and his confidence in it — needs improvement.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Jump shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20shot. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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