1) Basketball terminology 2) Graceful hoop move 
The finger roll is a specialized type of basketball layup shot where the ball is rolled off the tips of the player`s fingers. The advantage of the finger roll is that the ball can travel high in the air over a defender that might otherwise block a regular jump shot or dunk, while the spin applied by the rolling over the fingers will carry the bal....
[n] - a basketball shot that rolls off the tips of the fingers into the basket
The finger roll is an advanced variation of a layup that involves a player turning their palm up and rolling the basketball of the tips of their fingers. This can create a 'soft' layup and also allow the shooter to finish with arc that negates a shot block attempt.
noun a basketball shot that rolls off the tips of the fingers into the basket