Air ball

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In basketball, an air ball is an unblocked shot which misses the basket, the rim, and the backboard entirely.

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Origin

The Oxford English Dictionary cites earliest printed use of "air ball" in a 29 January 1967 article from the (Hayward, Calif.) Daily Review, which reads: "Cal State, four times lofting air balls at an orange basket that may as well have been painted invisible."

An air ball by an opposing player during a competitive game will usually prompt fans (primarily in the college game) present to chant "Aiiiir ball! Aiir ball!" repeatedly in a continuous drone to humiliate the shooter. Since the 1980s, it has become common to restart the chant the next time the shooter touches the ball.

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See also

• Brick (basketball)

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References

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