15 footer

15 footer is a term used when an offensive player makes a field goal that is made around 15-feet away from the basket. In other words, the location of the shooter when they take their jump shot should be at least 15-feet away from the basket. This jump shot is worth only two points.

The fifteen foot jump shot, or 15-footer, is a high-percentage shot that is taken often by the center or power forward. It’s a high percentage shot due to its proximity from the basket, as it is within the key, and can become an even higher percentage shot if the shooter is good at utilizing the glass for a bank shot. Although front court players tend to take many fifteen-footers, guards and backcourt players will take many shots from within the key as well, many times with a floater when trying to penetrate the lane, or even with a quick pull-up jumper when the lane to the basket is too crowded for a layup.

Examples of how Fifteen Footer is used in commentary: The guard dribbles up the court, pulls up and drills a 15-footer.