Emirati athlete Hamid Ali Al Shehhi has claimed a new Guinness World Record by converting a basketball shot using a back-heel kick from an astonishing distance of 39.37 feet (12 meters).
In the video documenting the official attempt, the 24-year-old athlete flicked the basketball into the air with his foot before executing a precise back-heel strike that sent the ball cleanly through the hoop.
This accomplishment marks another milestone for Al Shehhi, who already holds several Guinness World Records for his football trickery and athletic agility. His previous feats include executing 215 football knee bounces in one minute, completing a 50-meter distance while juggling a football with his knees in 10.50 seconds, and achieving 211 knee touches with a football in one minute while seated. Speaking to Guinness World Records, Al Shehhi stated that he aimed to formalize a unique skill developed through years of dedicated freestyle training.
Key Highlights of the World Record:
- Record Title: Longest Basketball Back-Heel Kick.
- Achieved Distance: 39.37 feet (12 meters).
- Record Holder: Hamid Ali Al Shehhi (24-year-old Emirati athlete).
- Other Records Held: Multiple football knee-juggling and speed agility titles.
📊 Fact-Sheet Summary
- Athlete: Hamid Ali Al Shehhi (Age 24).
- Country: United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- Ratifying Body: Guinness World Records.
- Featured Skill: Back-heel basketball trick shot.
- Distance: 39.37 feet / 12 meters.
