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His previous records include the most squats on a Swiss ball in one minute (37) and the farthest basketball shot made backwards (25 metres).<\/p>\n<p>Ware said that this blindfolded shot was the toughest challenge yet. &#8220;It\u2019s completely dark, and you just have to trust the process and your instincts,&#8221; Ware explained. Despite the difficulty, he managed to sink the shot using an underhand technique.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, Ware&#8217;s record for the farthest backwards shot was broken, and he is now thinking about attempting to reclaim that title. 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