Alley-Oop

Alley-Oop is a slang term commonly used in basketball to describe a specific type of play. It involves one player making a high-arching pass to a teammate who catches the ball in mid-air and immediately scores with a dunk or layup. The term is often used to refer to an impressive and visually stunning play that showcases synergy and coordination between teammates.

Example 1: During the game, John unexpectedly threw an alley-oop to Tom, who effortlessly caught the ball and dunked it, leaving the crowd in awe of their incredible teamwork.

Example 2: The alley-oop pass from Sarah to Emily was executed flawlessly, resulting in an easy layup and securing the victory for their team.