inaccurate shot
[/ɪnˈækjərət ʃɑːt/]
noun phrasepl: inaccurate shots
tiro impreciso
1. A shot in sports (basketball, soccer, firearms, etc.) that misses the intended target or goal due to poor aim or execution
The basketball player took an inaccurate shot that bounced off the rim.
O jogador de basquete fez um tiro impreciso que ricocheteou no aro.
2. An attempt or effort that fails to achieve the desired result with precision
His inaccurate shot from the penalty spot cost the team the match.
Seu tiro impreciso da marca de pênalti custou a partida ao time.
In Brazilian sports culture, particularly in soccer and basketball, commentators frequently criticize inaccurate shots as a key factor in match outcomes. The term is widely understood across all social classes and is common in sports bars and casual conversations about games.
NYC Slang
brick / air ball (basketball); wild shot (general)
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