Meaning of the word "pump fake" in English
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pump fake
US /ˈpʌmp feɪk/
UK /ˈpʌmp feɪk/
Noun
1.
a deceptive move in basketball where a player fakes a shot to get a defender to jump, then drives or shoots after the defender is airborne
Example:
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He used a perfect pump fake to get his defender off his feet and then drove to the basket for an easy layup.
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The coach taught the young players how to execute a convincing pump fake.
Verb
1.
to perform a pump fake
Example:
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He learned to pump fake effectively to create space for his shots.
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You need to pump fake before you shoot if the defender is too close.
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