Jump shot
Jump shot a shot executed while jumping in the air, compare running shot and standing shot (handball) (chambers. Sports factf.,2005, 317P.) Jump shot a shot made when the shooter‟s feet are off the ground (basketball) (chambers. Sports factf.,2005, 109P.) Jump shot a shot on which the shooter jumps into the air and releases the ball from above the head, making it difficult to block (basketball) jump shot in basketball, a shot made with one or both hands by a player who is at the highest point of a jump (dict. Of sp. And ex. Sc. 2006, 118P.) Jump shot 1. Technique for passing and taking a shot on goal in handball. By jumping off the floor the throwing angle is changed, the distance to the goal reduced, and/or the ball velocity increased. The jump shot can be performed with a high jump (to throw above the defenders‟ arms) or as a long jump (to reduce the distance to the goal). The ball is released at the highest point of the jump, the player lands on his take-off leg. 2. Technique for a shot on the basket in basketball: the player takes off with both feet held parallel to each other and throws the ball after a short delay ("hanging") towards the basket, if possible at the highest point of his flight. A jump shot can be taken from a standing position, following a dribbling, or after a pass. (H.Haag &g. Haag, dictionary, 2003, 268p.)
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