set shot
A 'set shot' is a term used in both basketball and Australian rules football, referring to stationary attempts to score.
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Definition
B2Basketball
(technical)A shot taken while standing still, typically using both hands to release the ball.
Example
- He made a perfect set shot from the three-point line.
B2Australian rules football
(technical)A kick at goal taken from a stationary position, usually after a free kick or mark.
Example
- The player scored a goal with a set shot after being awarded a free kick.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "set shot":
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