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Teardrop Shots

Basketball Intelligence
May 09, 2013
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From Scott Cacciola (NYTimes):

With Hop and Flick, Little Guys Get Upper Hand

The slam dunk has captivated the basketball world for a generation with its combination of raw ferocity and balletic grace, but this year a different shot is sweeping the N.B.A. playoffs.

It is called the teardrop. And it is the antidunk.

If the slam dunk is all power, the teardr…

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