As most hoops fans have, I've watched alot of games the past week or so. One thing I've noticed is that a free throw percentage in the 70s is considered to be "good".
As often as free throws decide a game, why is there not more emphasis on such a basic fundamental as this? Does it really come down to players wanting the glory of a really sweet dunk or 3-pointer rather than the humdrum free throw?
Yes, I know that shooting in the 70s is a high percentage, but it really seems as if percentages in the 80s should be the benchmark for a "good" free throw shooting team/player.
Your thoughts? Thanks!
2007-03-10 08:37:03 · 5 answers · asked by Abby Normal 7 in Sports ➔ Basketball
Making free throws are so important to winning. If a player could make 3 out of 4, 75%, that's usually acceptable. Any percentage above that is good, any below is not that good. During the flow of the game, free throws are a lot easier than at the end of the game with seconds on the clock. I've been known to miss a few in the clutch, yet I also hit a few.
2007-03-10 08:46:59 · answer #1 · answered by mac 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well I know that free throws usually decide the outcome of the game. I dont know if you are completely correct about that the teaching of the free throw is not emphasized enough. I play on my schools basketball team, and my coach gets real pissed if the team doesnt make their free throws in practice. We always have to make 10 free throw shots before we can leave practice. I think that the players that want the glory of hitting a winning 3 pointer are stupid, and the smart players know that when the game is tied or your team is down by 1 or 2 points with 5 seconds to go that they should drive the basket going for the "And 1".
2007-03-10 08:49:49 · answer #2 · answered by brett r 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The art of the free throw has really been forgotten over the last few years. On reason is because people love exciting finishes. Who would rather see a couple fowl shots decide a game in comparison to a three pointer to win a game.
Still some players like Drew Neitzel shoot in the lower 90's
2007-03-10 08:52:44 · answer #3 · answered by Silky Johnson 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree, the freethrow is a lost art in the age of the slamdunk and long-ball. On the other hand, freethrows aren't as easy as you would predict. I play a couple rec games a week. Towards the end of the game, after running up and down the court, you get tired. You've been banged up, bruised and beaten driving to the basket. Especially after playing 2-3 nights in a row, your body wears down. Thats when those 15 feet seem like a mile. Again, I agree that freethrows should be a more prominent stat, but at the end of the night you either make it or you don't. Just like a 3-pointer, but that 3-pointer is going to attract more people than a freethrow
2007-03-10 08:54:00 · answer #4 · answered by bludevldude 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its all about the show, and if they don't straighten up, in the near future b ball in the u.s.will be gone to europe, because the fans are sick of the big millionaire baby's and all their stupid antics.................
2007-03-10 08:44:31 · answer #5 · answered by i pack a 44 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋