noun
General Slang
catch-and-shoot
KATCH-and-SHOOT · noun · informal
Shooting immediately off a pass
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Definitions
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A shot taken right after receiving a pass, without dribbling, in rhythm.
“He's lethal on catch-and-shoot threes off screens.”
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catch-and-shoot In A Sentence
He's lethal on catch-and-shoot threes off screens.
Origin & Usage
Descriptive; catch then shoot in one motion.
Variants
catch and shoot
People Also Ask
What is a catch-and-shoot in basketball?
A shot taken right after receiving a pass, without dribbling, in one rhythmic motion.
How is catch-and-shoot different from a pull-up?
Catch-and-shoot comes straight off a pass with no dribble, while a pull-up is created by the shooter off the dribble.
Why are catch-and-shoot players valuable?
They punish defenses for helping off them, converting open looks quickly off screens and drive-and-kicks.
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