sharpshooter

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a person who is skilled at firing (= shooting) a gun and accurately hitting what they are aiming at:

There was an outcry when park officials decided to hire sharpshooters to cull the herd.

police/army sharpshooters

a person who is able to accurately throw, kick, or hit the ball into the goal they are aiming at, especially in sports such as basketball:

They acquired sharpshooter Ray Allen from Seattle.

Their attacking system is aimed at freeing up the team's sharpshooters.