pump fake

noun

: a fake in which a player simulates throwing a pass (as in football) or taking a shot (as in basketball)

pump-fake

ˈpəmp-ˌfāk

verb

Examples of pump fake in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Curry sank a pair of 3s, freeing himself with off-ball movement and pump fakes. —

Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024 All those hours spent alone practicing her shot made other aspects of the game much easier: A double team can give her an easy assist; a pump fake can send her past any defender. —

Michael Errigo, Washington Post, 10 July 2024 By throwing a variety of on-ball defenders at him, staying disciplined on his pump fakes and loading up on the weak side for help in the lane, the Warriors forced Doncic to start 5-for-15. —

Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2024 Compounding that was not having an answer for Kuzma, who was able to get to his spots on the floor, using quick footwork and pump fakes to find open looks. —

Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pump fake

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