noun
General Slang
fadeaway
FAYD-uh-way · noun · slang
A jumper shot while falling backward
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A jump shot taken while leaning or falling backward, away from the defender, to create space.
“Nobody hit the fadeaway like Jordan and Kobe.”
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fadeaway In A Sentence
Nobody hit the fadeaway like Jordan and Kobe.
Origin & Usage
Signature move of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.
People Also Ask
What is a fadeaway in basketball?
A fadeaway is a jump shot taken while leaning or falling backward, away from the defender, to create extra space for the release.
Who made the fadeaway famous?
It became a signature move of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, both known for reliable fadeaway jumpers.
Why is the fadeaway so hard to block?
Because the shooter drifts backward away from the defender, it's tough to contest even for taller players, though the backward motion also makes it harder to make.
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