The Free Throw

By Jeff Schroen and Steve Ebey

The Free Throw

BEEFBeef is the term for how to shoot a basketball. B is Balance. E is Elbows in. E is Eye on hoop. F is Follow through.

The Free Throw

B is Balance.

Balance yourself at the free throw line.Keep your feet shoulder width apart and parallel to one another Point both feet and square your upper body toward the basket. Position your feet behind the line one of your foot feet back an inch or two what ever feels comfortable.

Common Errors1) Feet to wide or close together2) Shoulders not square to goal

The Free Throw

E is Elbows in.

Hold the ball by using non shooting hand to support and cradle it lightly.With the shooting hand place the hand in the middle of the ball.Hold the ball with both hands keep forearm at about a 95 degree angle and at chest level.Avoid putting the ball down near the side of the body.Avoid dropping the ball below your waste.

Common Errors1) Elbow are outside of body2) Placement of hands

The Free Throw

E is Eye on hoop.

Aim at back of the basket Bend your knees slightly Bring the ball up to the eye levelAvoid bringing the ball too low or high above the eye sight Avoid bending too much with the knees.

Common Errors1) Can see basket2) Ball to far over your head

The Free ThrowF is Follow through.

Bending at the knees.Releasing the ball slightly when standing (slightly lifting your heal off the ground). Bring the ball up to the eye level at 90 degrees above eye level Release the ball with snap of the wrist and your finger tips for back spin.Leave your hand in the follow through position ( in the cookie jar) as your reaching for the rim.

Common Errors1) Shooting with both hands2) Not snapping wrist to create backspin