Sentence examples for air ball from inspiring English sources
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The phrase "air ball" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in the context of basketball to describe a shot that misses the hoop and backboard entirely.
Example: "He took a shot from the three-point line, but it was an air ball that sailed out of bounds."
Alternatives: "missed shot" or "failed attempt".
Dictionary
air ball
noun
A thrown ball that misses the basket, and completely fails to touch the net or supporting hoop.
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