FreeThrow Steps

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Remember BEEF

• Keep your Balance. First off every shooter has a different routine when they step up to the free throw line, whether it is two dribbles or no dribbles at all. However, every good shooter begins with balance, there is always a nail at the middle of the free throw line, find the nail or dot and line your shooting foot up with it and be on balance this is the B in BEEF, BALANCE.
• Keep your Elbow straight. After you have your balance, have your elbow on your shooting hand line up to make an L right under the ball. Make sure your fingers are spread to insure backspin.
• Focus your Eyes on the rim. Keep your eyes on the back of the rim, so you are basically looking through the net. Aim for the back of the rim.

Follow through. After you release the ball, keep your hand up in the air for a second or two after the ball leaves it, as though you were reaching into a cookie jar.

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Step up to the free throw line.

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Pay attention where you put your shooting hand leg. That means, if you are right-handed, line up your right foot exactly even with the basket right on the line. Vice versa for left handers. This will improve your free throw dramatically.

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Set your feet shoulder width apart.

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Point both feet forward, squared to the basket. Your toes should point in the direction of the basket.