layup
/ˈleɪˌʌp/
noun
- In basketball, a shot made close to the basket, usually by bouncing the ball off the backboard.
- He practiced his layup every day after school.
- The point guard drove past the defender and finished with a smooth layup.
- She scored an easy layup during the first quarter.
- Something that is very easy to do or achieve.
- Winning the race felt like a layup after all her training.
- Fixing that leaky faucet was a layup for the experienced plumber.
- The final exam was a layup for most of the class.