How to Use jump shot in a Sentence

jump shot

noun
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  • His jump shot had more lift and he was engaged as a playmaker.
    — Omari Sankofa Ii, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2020
  • His lone basket came on a turnaround, fadeaway jump shot.
    — oregonlive, 13 Dec. 2020
  • His jump shot is questionable, but there's time for that to improve.
    — Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2020
  • Ball might be the No. 1 draft pick Wednesday, his jump shot needs work.
    — Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2020
  • An improving jump shot could turn him into a one-and-done player after all.
    — Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal, 24 Nov. 2020
  • That’s totally different than saying a guy’s got a great jump shot or rebounds the heck out of it.
    — Dom Amore, courant.com, 16 Nov. 2020
  • Entering the league in 2009, Johnson’s jump shot was very much a work in progress.
    — Dallas News, 23 Nov. 2020
  • The WiFi, like Deni Avdija’s jump shot, was a little spotty.
    — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2020
  • Rob Hammer was mesmerized by a wicked-passing, jump shot-draining player.
    — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2020
  • Robinson had seen the boy in his driveway on multiple occasions, practicing his jump shot.
    — Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2020
  • But already there is an altered jump shot that has eliminated some previous concerns.
    — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 12 Nov. 2020
  • Ogwumike compared her Election Day journey to holding the follow-through on a jump shot.
    — Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2020
  • Elite defensive potential could turn into super stardom if his jump shot develops.
    — Marcus Fuller, Star Tribune, 18 Nov. 2020
  • Jackson has been the surprise of preseason practice and could lock down a permanent spot in the starting lineup thanks to his elite shot blocking and ability to stretch the floor with his jump shot.
    — Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal, 25 Nov. 2020
  • The focus on Jones' offseason was improving his jump shot, which multiple teammates have noted has been better in practices this summer and fall.
    — Mike Rodak | Mrodak@al.com, al, 18 Nov. 2020
  • Without a great jump shot, Okoro could become predictable offensively, forcing forays to the rim instead of taking what the defense gives him.
    — Connor Letourneau, SFChronicle.com, 16 Oct. 2020
  • Obviously with how much Ross relies on his jump shot and leaping ability to fuel his offensive game, the Magic will have to proceed carefully.
    — Roy Parry, orlandosentinel.com, 7 Dec. 2020
  • His jump shot on the wing might have been the play of the game.
    — Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Aldridge brings a smooth midrange jump shot and the ability to stretch the floor.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 27 Mar. 2021
  • Grant added to the lead a minute later with a midrange jump shot, his 18th and 19th points of the quarter.
    — Omari Sankofa Ii, Detroit Free Press, 11 Nov. 2021
  • Then Clark sank a jump shot and followed that with two free throws.
    — Darrell Williams, NOLA.com, 30 Jan. 2021
  • Had his toe not been on the line for the first jump shot, the game would have been tied for the first time since the game began.
    — Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press, 6 Feb. 2022
  • There are those who can't stand to see Ayton shoot a jump shot.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2022
  • Wilson then stole a pass and Plum hit a short jump shot to secure the win.
    — Pat Eaton-Robb, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022
  • A’ja Wilson then stole a pass and Plum hit a short jump shot to secure the win.
    — Pat Eaton-Robb, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Yates made clutch free throws and Thacker hit a jump shot at the gun for the final score, 70-65.
    — Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 29 Mar. 2021
  • In between, the flew out of nowhere to block a jump shot by the Lakers’ Malik Monk.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Oct. 2021
  • James took over first place with a stepback jump shot in the third quarter.
    — Dallas News, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Two free throws and a mid range jump shot from Court Gaylor, as well as a free throw by Steed, helped Lipan close the ballgame.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Nuggets guard Jamal Murray drained a midrange jump shot in the final seconds to send the Lakers home in the opening round.
    — Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 30 Apr. 2024

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