Although, due to , many players are unable to palm the ball through the entire windmill motion, the dunk is often completed with one-hand as centripetal force allows the player to guide the ball with only their dunking hand. In some instances sticky resins or powders may be applied to the palm, these are thought to improve grip and prevent loss of possession. Amongst players, subtle in the direction of the windmill depend on bodily orientation at takeoff and also jumping style in relation to dominant hand.
There are a number of variations on the windmill, the most common being the aforementioned one- or two-hand variants. In these cases, the windmill motion may be performed with the previously discussed one-arm technique and finished with one- or two- hands, or the player may control the ball with two hands, with both arms performing the windmill motion with one or both hands. Additionally, the ball may be cuffed between the hand and the forearm—generally with the dominant hand. The cuff technique provides better ball security, allowing for a faster windmill motion and increased force exerted on the basket at finish, with either one or both hands. Using the cuffing method, players are also afforded the opportunity of performing the windmill motion towards the front a technique by French athlete Kadour Ziani when he pioneered his trademark double-windmill.
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Correct answer: according
Explanation: The word 'according' fits grammatically as it introduces a prepositional phrase that indicates a relationship of conformity or agreement with the length of the player's arm. It is used correctly in the context of the sentence, which discusses how the windmill motion is initiated based on the player's arm length.
Meaning: 'According' means 'in agreement with' or 'as stated by,' indicating that the action is done in relation to the specified length of the arm.
Wrong options:
- in accordance: 'In accordance' is a phrase that implies compliance or agreement but is more formal and does not fit smoothly in this context as a preposition.
- accorded: 'Accorded' is a verb that means to grant or bestow, which does not fit the grammatical structure needed here, as it does not convey the intended meaning of conformity.
- accord: 'Accord' is a noun or verb that refers to agreement but does not function as a preposition in this context, making it grammatically incorrect.
Correct answer: momentum
Explanation: The term 'momentum' is the correct choice as it refers to the quantity of motion an object has, which is relevant in the context of players being unable to palm the ball due to the forces involved in the windmill motion. It fits both grammatically and contextually within the sentence.
Meaning: 'Momentum' refers to the force or speed of movement, particularly in physics, and in this context, it describes the physical force that affects the players' ability to control the ball.
Wrong options:
- momentous: 'Momentous' is an adjective meaning significant or important, which does not fit the context of physical motion and is grammatically incorrect here.
- movement: 'Movement' is a noun that refers to the act of moving but does not convey the specific physical property of motion that 'momentum' does, making it less precise in this context.
- motion: 'Motion' is a general term for movement but lacks the specific connotation of force and speed that 'momentum' provides, thus it does not fit the context as well.
Correct answer: variations
Explanation: The word 'variations' is appropriate as it refers to different forms or versions of the windmill motion, aligning with the context of discussing subtle differences among players. It fits grammatically as a plural noun that matches the subject of the sentence.
Meaning: 'Variations' means different forms or types of something, indicating that there are multiple ways the windmill motion can be executed based on individual player styles.
Wrong options:
- variables: 'Variables' refers to factors that can change but does not fit the context of discussing different forms of a technique, making it less relevant here.
- variety: 'Variety' is a singular noun that implies a range of different things but does not convey the plural aspect needed in this context, as it suggests multiple distinct forms.
- variability: 'Variability' refers to the quality of being subject to change but is more abstract and does not fit the concrete context of discussing specific differences in technique.
Correct answer: finishing
Explanation: The word 'finishing' is the correct gerund form that indicates the ongoing action of completing the windmill motion. It fits grammatically as it describes the action being performed in the present continuous sense, aligning with the context of the sentence.
Meaning: 'Finishing' refers to the act of completing or concluding something, in this case, the windmill motion with one or both hands.
Wrong options:
- finished: 'Finished' is the past participle form that indicates completion but does not convey the ongoing action required in this context, making it grammatically incorrect here.
- been finishing: 'Been finishing' is a perfect continuous form that implies an action that started in the past and continues to the present, which is unnecessarily complex for this context and does not fit the sentence structure.
- had finished: 'Had finished' is a past perfect form that indicates an action completed before another past action, which does not align with the present context of describing the windmill motion.
Correct answer: exploited
Explanation: The word 'exploited' is the correct choice as it indicates that the technique was utilized or made full use of by the athlete. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes how the technique was applied in a specific manner.
Meaning: 'Exploited' means to make full use of something, often in a way that is advantageous, indicating that the athlete effectively used the cuffing method in his technique.
Wrong options:
- explored: 'Explored' means to investigate or examine, which does not fit the context of actively using a technique, making it grammatically incorrect here.
- exhibited: 'Exhibited' means to display or show, which does not convey the sense of utilizing a technique, thus it does not fit the context as well as 'exploited.'
- extended: 'Extended' means to stretch out or prolong, which does not relate to the usage of a technique and is grammatically incorrect in this context.
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