But the 6-foot-6-inch guard was an erratic outside shooter and he also had a tendency to take low-percentage shots.

Many of those power-play passes went down the side boards, for low-percentage shots by people like Messier, who put nine on goal today.

Ruth was mad at herself for attempting the reverse corner; it confirmed her opinion of low-percentage shots.

They failed to make the extra pass, forcing low-percentage shots or trying one-on-one plays that resulted in mistakes.

He said the Tar Heels took too many low-percentage outside shots.

England's limited attacking options were reduced to the occasional fast break and the low-percentage shot.

New York played intense defense for the second consecutive game, forcing Orlando into low-percentage shots.

He missed more than he should have, by taking risks, play- ing low-percentage shots.

We're forcing him into a low-percentage shot but then he hits four in a row.

In by-the-rules golf you're discouraged from trying low-percentage shots, because you'll probably ruin your score.