noun
General Slang
the elbow
thuh EL-boh · noun · slang
Where the free-throw line meets the lane
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Definitions
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The corner spot where the free-throw line meets the edge of the painted lane.
“He's automatic on the mid-range jumper from the elbow.”
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the elbow In A Sentence
He's automatic on the mid-range jumper from the elbow.
Origin & Usage
The right-angle 'elbow' shape of the lane and foul line.
Variants
elbows
People Also Ask
Where is the elbow on a basketball court?
The elbow is the corner spot where the free-throw line meets the edge of the painted lane, on either side.
Why is it called the elbow?
The right-angle corner formed where the free-throw line meets the side of the lane resembles a bent elbow.
Why is the elbow a good spot to shoot from?
It's a prime mid-range location that gives shooters a reliable angle to the basket and is a common spot in offensive sets.
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