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hook shot
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.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of hook shot1
First recorded in 1940–45
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Example Sentences
Center Robin Lopez, a fan of Wizards and wizards, has an unorthodox but extremely effective hook shot.
From Washington Post
During Washington’s devastating 16-0 second-quarter run, Lopez hit consecutive hook shots and only took a seat after making 4 of 5 attempts in the period.
From Washington Post
The hook shot has always been a part of Simmons’s repertoire.
From FiveThirtyEight
Instead of developing a jumper to become more productive from the perimeter, Simmons is leaning on a hook shot to become more effective from close.
From FiveThirtyEight
In other words, if Simmons is indeed going to lean on the hook shot, then Rivers would likely prefer that mark to be closer to 60 percent.
From FiveThirtyEight
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