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hook shot

/ˈhʊk ʃɒt/

Tradução: Arremesso no basquete executado com um movimento arqueado do braço, geralmente com o jogador de lado para a cesta, usado para escapar do defensor.

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/ˈhʊk ʃɒt/B2informalsport
  • ptArremesso no basquete executado com um movimento arqueado do braço, geralmente com o jogador de lado para a cesta, usado para escapar do defensor.

A basketball shot made by releasing the ball with a sweeping motion of the arm, typically while the player is sideways to the basket, often used to avoid a defender.

  1. Basketball moveB2formal

    A one-handed shot in basketball where the player swings the ball in an arc over their head, typically used to shoot over a defender.

    ptArremesso em gancho

    • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was famous for his unstoppable hook shot.
    • He practiced the hook shot for hours to perfect his technique.
    • The player scored with a smooth hook shot from the key.