Teardrop (basketball)
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A teardrop (also called a "floater" or a "runner") is a basketball move that consists of a shot that is released quickly, often on the dribble, to catch defenders off guard. In attempting a teardrop, a player usually performs the typical layup procedure farther away from the basket than he would in a layup. The ball is also released earlier, typically on the way up, and in a higher arc than in the layup. It is so named because the ball dropping from the high point of its arc resembles a tear drop rolling down a cheek. The teardrop is hard to block because it is hard for defenders to anticipate the shot and thus time a block attempt. The teardrop is sometimes performed without jumping at all, unlike a jump shot or layup, making it even harder to predict. It is often used by smaller guards, such as Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs or Jason Terry of the Dallas Mavericks, while driving into the lane.
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