The ball soars through the air towards the hoop from "summary" of Million Dollar Shot, The (new cover) by Dan Gutman
Ever since he could remember, Eddie Ball had dreamed of the day when he would step onto a basketball court and make the perfect shot. His hands were always itching to grip a basketball, his eyes constantly scanning for the perfect angle, the ideal moment to release the ball. And now, as he stood at the free-throw line with the fate of his family's financial troubles resting on his shoulders, Eddie knew that this was his moment. The gymnasium was packed with spectators, their eyes fixed on him, their breaths held in anticipation. Eddie could feel the weight of their hopes and expectations pressing down on him, but he refused to let it overwhelm him. Instead, he took a deep breath, focused all his energy on the hoop in front of him, and let the ball fly from his fingertips. As the ball left his hand, time seemed to slow down. Eddie watched in suspense as it soared through the air, spinning and twisting with a grace that seemed almost otherworldly. The crowd fell silent, their collective gasp echoing through the gym as the ball drew closer and closer to the hoop. For a split second, Eddie's heart seemed to stop beating as he waited for the inevitable sound of success or failure. And then, with a satisfying swish, the ball passed through the net, completing its journey and sealing Eddie's fate. The crowd erupted into cheers and applause, their joy and relief palpable in the air. As Eddie basked in the glory of his accomplishment, a sense of pride and satisfaction washed over him. He had done it. He had made the shot that would change his family's life forever. And as he looked up at the scoreboard, displaying the million-dollar prize that was now his, Eddie knew that this was just the beginning of greater things to come.
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