Lay-Up

Synonyms of lay-up

• store
• hoard
• stockpile

Antonyms of lay-up

• deplete
• exhaust
• use up

Collocations of lay-up

easy lay-up

Frequency: 70 %

He made an easy lay-up to score two points.

smooth lay-up

Frequency: 60 %

The player performed a smooth lay-up despite the defender's pressure.

power lay-up

Frequency: 50 %

His power lay-up over the taller defender impressed the crowd.

perfect lay-up

Frequency: 45 %

She executed a perfect lay-up with flawless technique.

fast break lay-up

Frequency: 35 %

The team capitalized on a turnover with a fast break lay-up.

Idiomatic Expressions for lay-up

• Phrase: lay-up in basketball
  Meaning: a shot taken close to the basket, usually uncontested
  Usage: He missed the lay-up and cost his team the game.