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

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hook shot

Since the start of 2023, Pooran strikes at 344.7 runs per hundred balls when playing the slog sweep, 266.7 when playing a hook shot and 234.7 on the pull.

From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2025

Denver took the lead for good on Jokic’s left-handed hook shot with 5:16 remaining.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 25, 2023

Denver took a lead for good on Jokic’s left-handed hook shot with 5:16 remaining.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 25, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2023

He took Ben almost underneath the basket, then in a quick, fluid move, he pivoted for a hook shot that caromed lightly off the backboard.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy