pump fake
Plural
pump fakes
1
a deceptive move in basketball and Amerian football where a player pretends to shoot or pass the ball to mislead the defender
A pump fake is a move used in sports like basketball or football where a player pretends to make a pass or shot in order to trick an opponent into reacting early. The player fakes the action by quickly raising or moving their hands or body, causing the defender to jump or commit to a move. This creates an opening for the player to then pass or shoot while the defender is off balance or out of position.
- The quarterback used a pump fake to trick the defender and then threw a deep pass.
- The player performed a pump fake, causing the defender to jump, and then drove to the basket.
- With a quick pump fake, the receiver created space and caught the ball easily.
- The pump fake caused the cornerback to bite, resulting in a big gain for the offense.
- Using a pump fake, the player fooled the defender and passed to a teammate for a dunk.