foul shot

noun

, Basketball.

1. a throw from the foul line, given a player after a foul has been called against an opponent.
2. a score of one point made on this throw.

foul shot

noun

1. basketball an unimpeded shot at the basket from the free-throw line given for a technical fault (one free shot) or a foul (two free shots) Also calledfree throw

Word History and Origins

Origin of foul shot¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Just by taking a foul shot, he starts the fans screaming again.

From Los Angeles Times

That came right after Irving missed both foul shots that had the crowd howling in honor of the promotion that awards a free Chick-fil-A sandwich.

From Seattle Times

He made all 12 foul shots on the night.

From Seattle Times

Colorado used an 11-2 run after Pope made two foul shots to get Oregon State within 14-10 with 12:18 left before halftime.

From Seattle Times

Boston missed nine free throws overall, while the Nuggets missed just one of 22 foul shots.

From Seattle Times