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hook shot

American

noun

Basketball.

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.

Etymology

Origin of hook shot

First recorded in 1940–45

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hook shot

But two balls later, he skied a hook shot, only for Pooran to shell the catch as he ran back from behind the stumps.

From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2024

Dante got a friendly bounce on the baseline hook shot for a 65-62 lead and he nearly blocked a shot at the other end, but Dylan Andrews sank a floater with 11.1 seconds left.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2024

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

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

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

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