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Pump fake
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a deceptive move in basketball and Amerian football where a player pretends to shoot or pass the ball to mislead the defender
Example
The pump fake caused the cornerback to bite, resulting in a big gain for the offense.
The quarterback used a pump fake to trick the defender and then threw a deep pass.
Using a pump fake, the player fooled the defender and passed to a teammate for a dunk.
The player performed a pump fake, causing the defender to jump, and then drove to the basket.
With a quick pump fake, the receiver created space and caught the ball easily.
