A basketball move in which the ballhandler takes one dribble back and then shoots. Designed to create separation, the stepback is often utilized following a crossover in order to open up even more space for a clear shot. Despite the beliefs of rich white kids who think they can ball, a stepback is NOT the same as a fadeaway, the main difference being that a stepback is used closer to the perimeter/elbow area of the court. A fadeaway is also used to create separation, but closer to the paint/blocks area after posting a fool up.
by Stepback November 16, 2016
If ball is life than yall know the step back
this term originated in the vine series "ball is life challenge" #ballislife
this term originated in the vine series "ball is life challenge" #ballislife
Person 1: "AY AY jalissa. Ball is life?"
everyone: "hell yeah"
Person 1: "ay then show me that stepback"
they then kill that stepback
everyone: "hell yeah"
Person 1: "ay then show me that stepback"
they then kill that stepback
by da snake 19 April 24, 2017
Yo dude you ready for this wet stepback?
by He who sends it January 22, 2019