hook shot

A 'hook shot' refers to a specific type of shot used in various sports, each with its own technique and context.

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Definition

B2Basketball

(technical)A one-handed shot made with a sweeping motion of the arm, typically ending over the head, often used to avoid blocks.

Example

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was famous for his unstoppable hook shot.
The player used a hook shot to score over the taller defender.

B2Cricket

(technical)A batting stroke where the bat is swung horizontally to hit a short-pitched ball towards the leg side.

Example

The batsman executed a perfect hook shot, sending the ball over the boundary.
He got caught out trying to play a risky hook shot.

B2Golf

(technical)A shot that curves unintentionally to the left for a right-handed player.

Example

His drive turned into a hook shot, landing in the rough.
She adjusted her stance to avoid hitting a hook shot.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hook shot":

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