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teardrop
TEER-drop · noun · slang
A high-arcing runner floated over a defender
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A soft, high-arcing shot in the lane, also called a floater or runner, designed to drop over taller defenders.
“He kissed a teardrop off the glass over the center.”
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teardrop In A Sentence
He kissed a teardrop off the glass over the center.
Origin & Usage
Associated with guards like Tony Parker; the arc resembles a falling tear.
People Also Ask
What is a teardrop shot in basketball?
A teardrop is a soft, high-arcing shot in the lane designed to drop over taller defenders, also known as a floater or runner.
Why is it called a teardrop?
The high, looping arc of the ball as it drops toward the basket resembles the path of a falling tear.
Who is known for the teardrop?
It's closely associated with guards like Tony Parker, who used it repeatedly to finish over bigger defenders.
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