In competitive leagues, an uncontested shot is one in which a defender is not within five feet of the shooter or one in which a defender is not near enough to alter the offensive player's shot in any way. The primary strategy of most offensive plays is to gain an uncontested shot and defensively to prevent one.
In competitive leagues, an uncontested shot is a shot that is not contested by a defender within a certain distance or where a defender cannot affect the shot in any way. The primary strategy of most offensive plays is to get this type of shot and for defenders to prevent it.