Basketball: Free Throw Shot

Description

A close up example of a free throw shot

A free throw game you can play is to ask your players to line up 5 feet away from the front of the rim. The coach will be under the basket.

Each player will shoot a shot 1 at a time.

Every shot will get evaluated by the coach and given a score out of 5.

5 being a perfect score.

Coaching points

Shooting tips:

• Shooting hand is under the ball supporting it
• Ball should be positioned above and in front of head
• Fingers push through and behind the ball upon release

Points can be deducted for:

• Players shooting when not balanced
• No follow through
• Elbow pointing out
• Eyes not looking at the basket
• Knees not bent