FIBA SHOT TYPES DEFINITION

BASIC SHOT TYPES

JUMP SHOT

A shot taken by jumping up in the air and usually releasing the basketball at the peak of the jump. It is used most frequently for mid- to long-range shots, including three-point attempts. 

LAY UP

A close-range shot where the shooter usually banks the ball off the backboard; however, this shot can also be played over the front of the rim. It is typically a one-handed shot made by holding the ball from below and releasing it using an upwards motion of the arm as close to the basket as possible. A lay-up can also be a quick shot where the offensive player catches the ball next to the basket.

DUNK

A dunk is a play where a player brings the ball above the rim and tries to slam it down into the hoop with one or two hands, and their hand(s) hit(s) the top of the rim. 

PUTBACK DUNK

When a player on the offensive team grabs an offensive rebound and then immediately slams the basketball forcefully through the hoop, with one or two hands, and their hand(s) hit(s) the top of the rim.

PUTBACK TIP-IN

When a player on the offensive team grabs an offensive rebound and then immediately scores a field goal next to the basket. This often involves the offensive player jumping up and tipping the ball into the basket with one hand, without coming back down onto the floor.

ADVANCED SHOT TYPES

DRIVING LAY-UP

A close-range shot following a dribble drive toward the basket, either when the defense is back and set, or on a fast break. The shot is usually banked off the backboard, but can also be played over the front of the rim.

EUROSTEP

A Euro Step is a move where the offensive player takes two – usually long – steps after a dribble, where the first step is in one direction and the second step is in the other.

ALLEY-OOP LAY-UP

A shot involving a player catching a pass in the air and finishing with a lay-up, before landing back on the court.

ALLEY-OOP DUNK

A shot involving a player catching a pass in the air and finishing with a dunk, before landing back on the court. 

HOOK SHOT

A one-handed shot involving the player with the ball turning side on to the basket with the shooting hand farthest from the basket, and then extending their shooting arm and flicking the ball over their head in a circular motion toward the basket. 

FLOATING JUMP SHOT

The ball is shot off one foot without stopping, often like a driving lay-up but further away from the basket. It can be shot off the run, off the dribble, or off of a catch, it can be banked in or swished, and it often has a high arc so it can’t be blocked.

FADE-AWAY JUMP SHOT

When the shot is taken while the player is jumping away from the basket. This shot is used to create space between the shooter and their defender, it can be attempted from anywhere on the court, and it can be done by jumping straight back or to the side. 

TURN-AROUND JUMP SHOT

When the player receives the ball with their back to the basket, then starts their shot facing away from the basket before turning mid-air while jumping to shoot. They may turn all the way to face the basket, but sometimes they only turn part-way around and shoot while facing side-on to the basket.

STEP BACK JUMP SHOT

The player usually fakes a drive toward the basket, then stops and takes a step back to create space between them and the defender before shooting. 

PULL-UP JUMP SHOT

The shooter stops quickly off the dribble and pulls up to shoot a jump shot while the defender(s) are usually still in a low position defending the drive. 

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