General
pump fake
What does pump fake mean?
A fake shooting motion designed to make the defender jump, creating a driving or shooting lane.
"He got the defender in the air with a pump fake and drew the foul."
Origin
Descriptive; 'pumping' the ball as if to shoot.
Frequently asked questions
What is a pump fake in basketball?
A fake shooting motion designed to make the defender jump, opening up a driving or shooting lane.
How do you use a pump fake?
You raise the ball as if to shoot; if the defender bites and jumps, you drive past them or draw a foul.
What's the difference between a pump fake and a shot fake?
They're essentially the same thing — both are a faked shooting motion used to get a defender off balance.
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