lay-up
noun/ˈleɪ ʌp/
/ˈleɪ ʌp/
- (in basketball ) a shot made with one hand from under or next to the basketTopics Sports: ball and racket sportsc2
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- (in golf ) a shot made from a difficult position that you deliberately hit less far than you can, in order to get the ball to a position that will allow an easier next shotTopics Sports: ball and racket sportsc2
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