noun
General Slang
putback
PUT-bak · noun · slang
Scoring immediately off your own team's miss
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A field goal made from close range right after an offensive rebound, putting the missed shot back up.
“He cleaned up the miss with a putback dunk.”
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putback In A Sentence
He cleaned up the miss with a putback dunk.
Origin & Usage
Descriptive: 'putting back' the rebounded miss.
People Also Ask
What is a putback in basketball?
A putback is a field goal made from close range immediately after an offensive rebound, putting the missed shot straight back up.
How is a putback different from a tip-in?
A putback usually means the player secures the rebound and then scores, while a tip-in is scored by tipping the ball in without fully catching it.
Why are putbacks valuable?
They convert a teammate's miss into points and demoralize the defense by extending the offensive possession with a second-chance score.
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