jump shot
noun
: a shot in basketball made by jumping into the air and releasing the ball with one or both hands at the peak of the jump
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Real b-ball fans want something more, like a hoop attachment that will help their jump shot or a perfectly-fitting pair of shorts. 
Mark Stock, Men's Health, 26 Aug. 2022 The Rockets went on to lose to Larry Bird - who the show, so far, has depicted as a character from Deliverance with a jump shot – and the Celtics in six games. Matt Young, Chron, 12 May 2022 The 6-foot-2 Hepburn is a strong, heady point guard with a burgeoning jump shot who came into the game averaging 8.2 points and 2.4 assists. Ben Steele, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2022 Isabelle Harrison missed the subsequent jump shot, but Gray once again swooped in to grab the rebound and put it back up for the score. Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2022 The Blazers led 84-74 in the third before a Melton scored on a three-point play and then Desmond Bane hit a jump shot. oregonlive, 16 Feb. 2022 Possessing a reliable left-handed jump shot and finesse for his 6-10 height, his playing time and production have increased throughout his high school career. Wilson Moore, The Indianapolis Star, 30 July 2022 Absolutely the jump shot is the best from any man his size in the last 10 years in college basketball — all the way to KD (Kevin Durant) maybe. Erik Hall, USA TODAY, 23 June 2022 The wild jump shot put the Warriors up 23 points—enough of a margin that Curry could relax on the bench the rest of the night as the home team cruised to a 107-88 win and a 1-1 series tie. Jason Gay, WSJ, 6 June 2022 See More
Mark Stock, Men's Health, 26 Aug. 2022 The Rockets went on to lose to Larry Bird - who the show, so far, has depicted as a character from Deliverance with a jump shot – and the Celtics in six games. Matt Young, Chron, 12 May 2022 The 6-foot-2 Hepburn is a strong, heady point guard with a burgeoning jump shot who came into the game averaging 8.2 points and 2.4 assists. Ben Steele, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2022 Isabelle Harrison missed the subsequent jump shot, but Gray once again swooped in to grab the rebound and put it back up for the score. Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2022 The Blazers led 84-74 in the third before a Melton scored on a three-point play and then Desmond Bane hit a jump shot. oregonlive, 16 Feb. 2022 Possessing a reliable left-handed jump shot and finesse for his 6-10 height, his playing time and production have increased throughout his high school career. Wilson Moore, The Indianapolis Star, 30 July 2022 Absolutely the jump shot is the best from any man his size in the last 10 years in college basketball — all the way to KD (Kevin Durant) maybe. Erik Hall, USA TODAY, 23 June 2022 The wild jump shot put the Warriors up 23 points—enough of a margin that Curry could relax on the bench the rest of the night as the home team cruised to a 107-88 win and a 1-1 series tie. Jason Gay, WSJ, 6 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1948, in the meaning defined above