The crowd falls silent as Eddie prepares to release the ball from "summary" of Million Dollar Shot, The (new cover) by Dan Gutman
Eddie Ball is about to take the most important shot of his life, the shot that could win his family a million dollars. The gym is filled with excited spectators, all holding their breath in anticipation. Eddie can feel the weight of their expectations as he steps up to the free-throw line. The silence in the gym is deafening, every sound magnified by the tension in the air. As Eddie dribbles the ball, he can hear the beating of his own heart in his ears. He focuses on the hoop, blocking out everything else around him. The pressure is immense, but Eddie knows that he has trained for this moment his whole life. He takes a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves as he prepares to release the ball. His coach's words echo in his mind, urging him to concentrate and follow through with his shot. Eddie can feel the weight of the ball in his hands, the smooth texture of the leather against his skin. With a flick of his wrist, he sends the ball soaring towards the hoop, the entire gym holding its breath. Time seems to slow down as the ball arcs through the air, heading straight for the basket. Every eye in the room is fixed on the ball, willing it to go in. And then, with a satisfying swish, the ball drops through the net, the crowd erupting into cheers and applause. Eddie has done it - he has made the million-dollar shot.
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