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top of the key noun[ S ] uk /ˌtɒp əv ðə ˈkiː/ us /ˌtɑːp əv ðə ˈkiː/ the top of the key in basketball, the part of the free-throw lane furthest away from the basket(= goal), marked by a circle that contains the line where a player stands to attempt a free throw : She hit a beautiful, arcing shot from the top of the key to give the Wizards a ten-point lead. Some coaches believe that it is easier to attempt a three-point shot than a two-point shot from the top of the key. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Basketball, netball & volleyball airball alley-oop b-ball backcourt backfield dime dunk foul game ball goaltending granny shot half-court half-court press jumper quintet rebound rebounder rebounding reverse dribble turnover
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