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General Slang
mid-range
MID-raynj · noun · informal
Shots between the paint and the three-point line
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The area roughly 15-22 feet out, between the paint and the arc, where two-point jumpers are taken.
“He's a throwback with a deadly mid-range game.”
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mid-range In A Sentence
He's a throwback with a deadly mid-range game.
Origin & Usage
Descriptive court-zone term.
People Also Ask
What is the mid-range in basketball?
The area roughly 15–22 feet from the basket, between the paint and the three-point line, where two-point jumpers are taken.
Why is the mid-range shot controversial?
Analytics devalue it because it's worth two points but is as hard as a three, so many modern offenses avoid it.
Which players have a great mid-range game?
Throwback scorers like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant are famous for their mid-range shooting.
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