air ball

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Air ball from a 74.8 percent free throw shooter.

From Washington Post

That resulted in a guarded air ball from the corner with 12 seconds left, then a foul to send FDU to the line with eight seconds left.

From Washington Post

Funk’s streak ended when he put up an air ball on a desperation 3 as the shot clock was running out.

From Washington Times

The game’s most famous shooter shouldn’t be shut down so effectively that she had to hear chants of “Air ball!” and, later, “Over-rated!”

From Washington Post

Zeigler shot an air ball on his 3-point attempt after that and Taylor was fouled again and he made two more free throws to secure the win.

From Seattle Times