alley oop vs upwardly

alley oop

• Synonym of up. 

• High and arcing. 

• Involving at least a 180-degree turn. 

• To lift or toss upward, or to be lifted or tossed upward. 

• Encouraging or calling attention to a physical performance, especially one involving an upwards lift or leap. 

• A high and arcing pass, catch, or move, especially (basketball) a shot made by a player as part of the same jump used to catch a pass. 

• An instance of saying "Alley oop!" 

upwardly

• In an upward manner. 

• Towards a higher level, position or status.