Charity Toss (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 two charity tosses after the opposing team committed a flagrant foul.
- She calmly stepped up to the line and made her first charity toss with ease.
- The power forward struggled to make charity tosses all night, sinking only four of ten attempts.
- I practiced charity tosses in my backyard every day to improve my free-throw skills.
- Foul trouble led to numerous charity tosses for the opposing team, which sealed their victory.