Results of trial testing of free throw shooting technique
(Consultant Aleksey Shlyapnikov)
(Consultant Aleksey Shlyapnikov)
| Percentage of successful free throws | 5 % |
| In order to improve your free throw percentage, place your feet parallel to each other, but not wider than shoulder-width apart, so that you could have your balance. Place the ball in front of you in the right hand. The ball should sit on your finger pads and bases of fingers on the palm. Hold your left hand strictly on the side of the ball. Index and middle finger pads of the right hand touch the ball until it leaves your hand. Make a gentle movement by your hand with backspin. Your left hand is just a guide that follows through. | |
| Place your feet and hands strictly towards the rim. When shooting a free throw, do not jump; use your hands and legs only. Wear footwear of recommended producers. The size 7 ball is probably no good for your anthropometrics. Use the size 6 ball. | |
| Correct and well-balanced shooting technique when shooting all free throws will significantly improve free throw percentage. | |
