follow shot

[ fol-oh shot ]

noun

1. Also following shot. Movies, Television. a traveling shot made as the camera moves along with the subject:

   a follow shot of the buffalo stampede, taken from a low-flying helicopter.

2. Billiards, Pool. a stroke that causes the cue ball to roll forward after striking the object ball. Compare draw shot.

Word History and Origins

Origin of follow shot¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

They’d pull out a 69-67 victory on a follow shot at the buzzer by Jada Sanders.

From Los Angeles Times

The Celtics charged back and had a chance to win it regulation, but Tatum missed a 19-footer and Robert Williams had his follow shot blocked as time expired.

From Seattle Times

AJ Griffin beat the Bulls at the horn on Dec. 11 and 10 days later, Ayo Dosunmu returned the favor with a follow shot as time expired.

From Seattle Times

But Marcus Smart scored on a follow shot, made a jumper in transition before Brown got a steal and dunk to make it 81-72 going to the fourth.

From Seattle Times

Horford’s follow shot tied it again.

From Seattle Times