jump shot

noun

, Basketball.

1. a shot with one or both hands in which a player leaps into the air and shoots the ball at the basket at the moment of reaching the highest point of the leap.

jump shot

noun

1. basketball a shot at the basket made by a player releasing the ball at the highest point of a leap

Word History and Origins

Origin of jump shot¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Turning over the roster for a second consecutive season meant the Bruins spent as much time socializing as working on their jump shot over the summer in an effort to get to know each other.

From Los Angeles Times

In the opener against Brazil, he seemed rattled at first but settled down with a couple of jump shots.

From Los Angeles Times

Wagner opened the second half by converting a Cleveland turnover into a layup and hitting a jump shot from the free throw line.

From Seattle Times

Seriously, though, Malone said it’s not like his team just settles for jump shots.

From Seattle Times

Her step-back jump shot was lethal, and her only weakness was that she couldn't get off unless she were in a trash-talking competition.

From Salon