General
and-one finish
What does and-one finish mean?
Completing a shot at the rim despite contact, drawing the foul for a bonus free throw.
"Great and-one finish through the big man's body."
Origin
Extension of the 'and-one' play.
Frequently asked questions
What does and-one finish mean in basketball?
It's finishing a shot at the rim while getting fouled, so the basket counts and you also earn a free throw.
Why is it called and-one?
Because you score the field goal 'and one' additional free throw for the foul, giving a three-point play.
How do you use and-one finish in a sentence?
You'd say something like 'he muscled through the contact for an and-one finish' to describe scoring through a foul.
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