The phrase "attempts a single" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing an effort to achieve or accomplish one specific task or goal.
Example: "The researcher attempts a single experiment to test the hypothesis."
Alternatives: "makes an effort to" or "tries to achieve a".
From the last they have to attempt a single, but Dernbach can't get home as the throw from backward square leg finds Wade's gloves.
Judy had insisted she could teach me to sing — or at least sing better — before I'd attempted a single note.
Before attempting a single stroke of the pen, Cosey would devote many days to studious preparation, scrutinizing every available scrap of his model's handwriting and, when he proposed to invent a text, saturating himself in the appropriate literary style.
Bayern Munich have not attempted a single shot on target in a full half of a Champions League match (excl. extra-time) for the first time since April 2017 in the first half of their semi-final second leg against Real Madrid.
Dier scored despite never having attempted a single direct free-kick shot in his 65 Premier League appearances with Tottenham.
Bayern Munich failed to attempt a single shot on target in a Champions League game for the first time since May 2015 in their semi-final first leg away at Barcelona.
During one over, Bradman did not attempt a single shot and then put his hands on his hips to express his displeasure at England's tactics.
In early-mid January, Moore went cold, making only 15 of his 57 shot attempts from the floor, while not attempting a single free throw in four games (2 2).
Make sure you can hold it for at least 15 seconds before attempting a single armed handstand.
For the first few tries, only attempt a single pirouette to familiarize your body with the feeling and motion.
