FREE THROW TECHNIQUE<\/p>\n
Focus\/Vision\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> Stance\/Body Balance<\/strong> Elbow and Hand Position<\/strong> The Motion<\/strong> The Release<\/strong> The Follow Through<\/strong> FREE THROW TECHNIQUE Focus\/Vision\u00a0\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Eyes focused on the basket, aiming just over the front of the rim (or in front of the back of rim) Stance\/Body Balance \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Feet Shoulder width apart \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Shooting foot slightly forward \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Shooting foot in line with the middle of the basket \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Back foot aligned with the … <\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Eyes focused on the basket, aiming just over the front of the rim (or in front of the back of rim)<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Feet Shoulder width apart
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Shooting foot slightly forward
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Shooting foot in line with the middle of the basket
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Back foot aligned with the mid-point of the front foot
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Toes of both feet pointing forward
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Knees are bent
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Back is straight
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Hips and shoulders square to the basket
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Head erect and over feet<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Elbow pointing to the ground and directly under the ball
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Forearm is on a 90 degree angle to the ground
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Ball resting on finger pads, above the palm
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Fingers spread comfortably apart, thumb not over extended.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Ankles, Knees, Hips extend
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Elbow is then lifted
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Forearm extends upwards
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0As the arm is reaching full extension (upwards) and the elbow locks, the wrist snaps forward
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The off hand should only steady the ball from the side<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Ball should be released while body is still on the “UP” but almost at the peak of extension.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0As the wrist snaps forward the index and middle fingers roll under the ball to create the backspin
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The shooting motion should start at the feet and should continue to the point of release in a smooth, flowing manner.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The follow through, index and middle finger should be pointing toward the basket with a limp wrist<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"