How to shoot a freethrow [guide]

[The Lich King]

* STEP 1: Balance yourself at the free throw line. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and parallel to one another.
* STEP 2: Point both feet and square your upper body toward the basket. Position your feet just behind the line; move one of your feet back an inch or two, if that's comfortable.
* STEP 3: Hold the ball by using the hand of your nonshooting arm to support and cradle it lightly. Place the middle three fingers of your shooting hand on the seams of the ball, with your thumb and palm acting as supports.
* STEP 4: Keep your shooting forearm straight, and avoid tilting it to one side. Try to keep the arm that will be releasing the ball oriented toward the basket.
* STEP 5: Aim for a target just above the rim, and try not to shoot the ball short. A good target is the backboard shooting square drawn above the rim.
* STEP 6: Shoot in one fluid motion, straightening your knees to strengthen the shot and your arm to provide aim. Release the ball with your fingertips. This allows you more control over your shot and a softer arc because of the backspin you create.
* STEP 7: Follow through by bending your shooting hand forward, as though you're reaching for the rim.

Now you are a pro at Free Throws good-job =)

[bbri06]

Did you mention bending your knees then coming up as you shoot. I think you mentioned to straighten you legs but you never said bend them lol. Maybe just me :p

[Nam]

and you could do a free throw technique like move the ball around your waist in a circle to calm yourself down =]

[The Lich King]

sorry forgot about that :P

[Nam]

and one of the most important things to shoot a free throw (imo) is to be calm lol. keep breathing and dont think about it too much or youll miss.

[The Lich King]

true, im just doing this from past experiences i quit basketball 2 years ago