hook shot

American  

noun

Basketball.

1. a shot with one hand in which a player extends the shooting arm to the side and brings it back over the head toward the basket while releasing the ball.

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Etymology

Origin of hook shot

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Rishabh Pant plays an "outrageous" hook shot for four during day two of the second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2024

The right-handed Irving hit a running, left-handed hook shot from 21 feet at the buzzer to beat defending champion Denver in March.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2024

Maryland surged again behind Donta Scott’s first basket on a back-down hook shot, followed by Kaiser’s second three for a 63-61 lead with 2:42 to go.

From Washington Times • Dec. 6, 2023

Williams slung a 10-yard pass to Austin Jones over his head like a hook shot.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2023

Felix dribbled across the key and sank a left-handed hook shot.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty