The finger roll is notorious for being very difficult to master, and few players use the shot as their primary shot. Another disadvantage is that the shot is one-handed, and therefore harder to protect the ball while executing.
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Finger Roll
A close range shot on which the shooter lets the ball roll gently off the fingertips toward the basket.
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Another shot experienced players start using is the finger roll style layup. The shooter holds the ball well out in front with the palm facing the ceiling. The ball rolls off the fingertips and can either be shot over the rim or be banked in.
chick hearn for 42 years invented basketball lingo: "slam dunk", finger roll", etc. 1916 - 2002, 3,338 consecutive games of play-by-play
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towards your opponent, then start dribbling the ball behind your back. Do this 5-6 times a slow as possible, then when your opponent reaches 2 grab the ball, take your left hand and put the ball between your legs and go 4 the easy lay up/finger roll.
 See also: Roll, Basket, Basketball, Ball, Shot
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