FIBA - Article - 15.1.1
FIBA - Article - 15.1.1
Heading: Player in the act of shooting Sub Heading: Definition
"A shot for a goal or a free throw is when the ball is held in a player's hand(s) and is then thrown into the air towards the opponent's basket.
A tap for a goal is when the ball is directed with the hand(s) towards the opponents' basket.
A dunk for a goal is when the ball is forced downwards into the opponents' basket with one or both hands.
A continuous movement on drives to the basket or other moving shots is an action of a player who catches the ball while progressing or upon completion of the dribble and then continues with the shooting motion, usually upwards."
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