Definition of baby hook
basketball
: a short hook shot made from close to the basket with an abbreviated motion of the shooting arm
If the ball gets to her, she puts it over her head and spins for a turnaround or baby hook with either hand.— Frank Litsky, New York Times, 24 Mar. 1996
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The first known use of baby hook was in 1974
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