noun General Slang

crossover

KRAWS-oh-ver · noun · informal

A dribble that switches the ball hand-to-hand to beat a defender

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A dribbling move where the ball is quickly switched from one hand to the other to change direction and get past a defender.

“His killer crossover got him to the rim untouched.”
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crossover In A Sentence

His killer crossover got him to the rim untouched.

Origin & Usage

Fundamental dribble move; iconic versions by Allen Iverson and Tim Hardaway.

People Also Ask

What is a crossover in basketball?

It's a dribble move where the ball is quickly switched from one hand to the other to change direction and beat a defender.

Who has the most famous crossover?

Allen Iverson and Tim Hardaway are known for iconic crossovers, with Hardaway's 'killer crossover' being especially legendary.

Is a crossover the same as a killer crossover?

A killer crossover is just an especially effective version, usually one that leaves the defender off balance or falling.

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