Charity Throw (Noun)
Meaning
An unhindered basketball shot from the foul line; given to penalize the other team for committing a foul.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The referee awarded the player a charity throw after the opposing team's player committed a flagrant foul.
- The charity throw was an easy shot for the point guard, who sank it with confidence.
- The crowd held its breath as the center stepped up to the line for her charity throw.
- After being fouled on a three-point attempt, he was given three charity throws, which he made with ease.
- The charity throw was a brief moment of relief for the tired player, who had been battling for rebounds all game.