How can I make free-throws under pressure, in a tight game, while being away with the crowd screaming?
2006-12-26 03:29:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
concentrate on a spot just in between the front and back rim, do your best to ignore the crowd, dont even think about ignoring the noise they are making, just accept it as part of the enviroment and push it out of your mind, and it wont bother you. And develop a routine, it will help you in your concentration and mechanics. For me, I would get the ball from the ref, tuck it under my right arm, line my right foot up with a certain spot on the floor/rim depending on what gym i was playing in, then i would dribble the ball three times, spin the ball to line up my hands the way i wanted them and shoot it. The routine served not only to relax me but it also made sure that i set up the mechanics and such the right way. The best thing to do is just relax and concentrate on nothing but the ball going through that spot between the rims and you'll be fine, a routines not necessary but if you watch the pros alot of them do it too. like Jason Kidd "kisses" the glass and now lebron james kisses a wristband with his moms name on it or something like that.
2006-12-26 03:36:29 · answer #1 · answered by Adam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to relax and breathe slow. Tune out all the distractions if possible. Just remember you and the ball & the hoop are the only ones there. Try to think of you shooting free throws by yourself. That takes the stress of the crowd away & good luck.
2006-12-26 11:44:27 · answer #2 · answered by big pappy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enjoy the fact that you can win the game. Enjoy the crowd screaming. Do not be afraid. Know that you've already made the shot.
2006-12-26 17:28:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try not to pay attention to the noises just let it seem like you are just shooting free throws for fun but make it serious at the same time
2006-12-26 12:18:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anthony H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to your happy place, like "Happy Gilmore" did.
2006-12-26 12:50:51 · answer #5 · answered by V 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just do what jason kidd does and kiss the sky
2006-12-26 12:41:51 · answer #6 · answered by myke_n_ykes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to think about you'r happy place.
2006-12-26 11:42:47 · answer #7 · answered by Araphan T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ignore them.
2006-12-26 14:59:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋