General
kick out
What does kick out mean?
When a player penetrates, collapses the defense, and passes the ball back out to an open perimeter teammate.
"He drove and kicked out to the corner for three."
Origin
Descriptive; the ball is 'kicked' back out.
Frequently asked questions
What does kick out mean in basketball?
It's when a player drives, draws the defense in, then passes the ball back out to an open teammate on the perimeter.
Why do players kick out to the corner?
The corner three is the shortest three-pointer, so kicking out there often creates a high-value open shot.
Where does the phrase kick out come from?
It's descriptive — the ball is 'kicked' back out to the perimeter after a drive collapses the defense.
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