A fadeaway in basketball is a jump shot taken while jumping backwards, away from the basket. The goal is to create space between the shooter and the defender, making the shot much harder to block. However, this benefit comes with a drawback.
Fadeaway: When an offensive player takes a jump shot while moving backwards, away from the basket.
Fadeaway jumper -A JUMP SHOT taken while the shooter is moving away from the BASKET.
Fake -An action made to fool the opponent.
I don't teach a fadeaway. Its more important for my guys (they're usually about 14-15 years old) to learn more fundamental shots.
 See also: Basket, Basketball, Ball, Shooting, Floor
  
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