Perfecting the Free Throw at your Gainesville Apartment Community

Whether someone is shooting to determine which team gets the ball first, playing a competitive game of 21, or playing in a 5-on-5 league, free throws are an integral part of basketball. While it may seem easy to shoot an uncontested 15-foot shot, there are many factors that can make it more difficult than you think. From fatigue to nerves to distractions from the crowd and other players, free throws present a challenge to basketball players at all levels.

No matter the situation, there are some basic steps to follow that can make free throw shooting a little easier:

• Feet should be shoulder width apart with toes should be pointing toward the basket
• Players should establish a consistent pre-shot routine
• Ball should be released above the head and player should hold his or her follow-through
• Players should not fade back when they shoot; body should be kept straight and knees should be bent

Another important component to successful free throw shooting is for the player to have a short memory when at the line. If the player dwells on past misses, he or she won’t be focused on the free-throw at hand and there will be a greater chance of missing again.

Bellamay Grand is a Gainesville apartment community with a spacious indoor basketball court where residents can perfect free throw shooting. For information about our available units, please contact us today.