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)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
off-target shotwild shoterrant shotmissed shotpoor shot
Antonyms / Antônimos
accurate shotprecise shotwell-placed shotbull's-eye

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tiro impreciso
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese sports commentary
São Paulo
chute errado
Common in soccer contexts; literally 'wrong kick'
Rio de Janeiro
tiro mal feito
Colloquial variant meaning 'badly made shot'
Portugal
tiro impreciso / disparo impreciso
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Words

accuracyaimprecisionmarksmanshipshooting techniquedeflection

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the mark
miss the mark
wide of the target
not hitting the target
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