2007-01-21 09:50:33 · 10 answers · asked by Kevin 1 in Sports ➔ Basketball
I think it might be a concentration thing. Instead of being concerned with their jump and release, they can just visualize the ball going through the basket and concentrate on their arm motion and release. I think jumping at the free throw line would look goofy by now.
2007-01-21 09:59:51 · answer #1 · answered by Left Hand Black 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not a violation if they player lands behind the free throw line. It is not possible for most players to shoot a jump shot as accurately as a set shot. The jump gives another way for something to go wrong while shooting. However, Basketball hall of famer Hal Greer used to shoot jump shots for his free throws. Greer finished with an outstanding 80% career free throw percentage using that technique.
On the other end of the spectrum, hall of famer Rick Barry used to shoot free throws underhanded. Barry finished his career shooting 92% from the line, which is still the second highest in NBA history.
2007-01-21 10:37:13 · answer #2 · answered by Gilbert 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a violation, but it's much easier to use your wrist to shoot, and only slightly bend the knees. It's a FREE-THROW, why jump and waste energy when you'll do plenty of leaping throughout the game....
2007-01-21 10:33:58 · answer #3 · answered by graciouswolfe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hal Greer shot jumpers at the line. It's ok if you don't jump over the line.
Wilt Chamberlain could dunk from a standing start from behind the line. So it was banned.
2007-01-22 09:05:57 · answer #4 · answered by Frank L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not a violation. I have found that I shoot better free throws without jumping.
2007-01-21 09:54:35 · answer #5 · answered by brewersichiro 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some of them are so strong that, if they jumped, they would "brick" their shots so bad. Only Hal Greer, a former Philadelphia 76er, used to "jump shoot" his free throws.
2007-01-21 10:59:28 · answer #6 · answered by dmspartan2000 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
fundamentals - Is a lost artwork. fairly some is psychological - Dwight claimed he shot ninety% in H.S. (i won't be able to locate his stats to coach it). centers have a tough time making ft's by way of fact of their muscle length and massive palms. gamers w/ (much less bigger physique power) that are tall like Durant, Dirk, Yao, Gasol, KG are/weren't undesirable at unfastened throws.
2016-12-16 10:06:35 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a violation
2007-01-21 10:16:17 · answer #8 · answered by STAN 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
HAL GREER USED TO DO IT.
2007-01-22 15:07:17 · answer #9 · answered by smitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats just wat they do I do it myself.
2007-01-21 10:13:25 · answer #10 · answered by Rocket Fan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋