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*Video* Almost-Impossible Play Executed Perfectly

You have seen it attempted hundreds of times, but very rarely does it actually work.

When a team is at the free throw line, but they are down more points than free throw attempts, a common play is to purposely miss it and try to grab the rebound for another shot.

Anyone who has tried this play knows, when you throw a ball off of the rim, it's almost impossible to judge exactly where it will bounce off.

This play almost NEVER works, unless you make the perfect throw, perfect catch, perfect pass, and perfect shot.

Check this out:

Rochester Men's Basketball Mack Montague Game Winner by Rochester Athletics on YouTube

The University of Rochester play throws it off the front of the rim, the ball bounces right back to him and he finds the open man in the corner for three.

This play could not have played out any better.

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