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Why dont NBA players use the backboard for free throws?
Posted on 3/30/12 at 12:13 pm
Posted on 3/30/12 at 12:13 pm
Why dont garbage free throw shoots try to use the backboard? Seems like these big men would have a better time hitting that then trying to aim the ball at the hoop. If it can increase your free throw percentage any, then it seems like it would be worth it.
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Posted on 3/30/12 at 12:14 pm to CaptainBrannigan
using the backboard on a straight-ahead shot is difficult, bro
Posted on 3/30/12 at 12:18 pm to CaptainBrannigan
yes, you are correct.
There are a few ways to shoot free throws and most of them are no good at any of them, and really only try one technique, in their entire lives.
they dont practice free throws (with the feedback of someone who can actually make free throws at 85% or better).
they only have time for dunk practice.
Posted on 3/30/12 at 12:18 pm to CaptainBrannigan
You know how I know you're old
Posted on 3/30/12 at 12:19 pm to CaptainBrannigan
Backboard shots from straight on are pretty hard
Posted on 3/30/12 at 12:20 pm to ottothewise
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they dont practice free throws (with the feedback of someone who can actually make free throws at 85% or better).
they only have time for dunk practice.
otto that is racist as shite
Posted on 3/30/12 at 12:20 pm to CaptainBrannigan
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Seems like these big men would have a better time hitting that then trying to aim the ball at the hoop
It's not easier, especially for a big man.
This post was edited on 3/30/12 at 12:21 pm
Posted on 3/30/12 at 12:21 pm to PortCityTiger24
If they don't have the touch or aim to make the shot in a normal fashion what makes you think their accuracy and touch would improve if they intentionally tried to bank in every free throw?
Posted on 3/30/12 at 12:24 pm to SlowFlowPro
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otto that is racist as shite
No it's not. It's a generalization.
Posted on 3/30/12 at 12:25 pm to VABuckeye
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If they don't have the touch or aim to make the shot in a normal fashion what makes you think their accuracy and touch would improve if they intentionally tried to bank in every free throw?
exactly... they'll be trying to hit a mark that's further away that the one they're already aiming at...
I would tell a guy who's got terrible touch with FTs to error on the side of being long... if you're short on your shots, there's a 0% chance it goes in, but if you're long the ball can bounce your way.
Posted on 3/30/12 at 12:26 pm to theunknownknight
Why don't they shoot underhand?
Cause it doesn't look cool
I'm a firm believer you can teach ANYONE to shoot free throws, some guys just won't try every method
Cause it doesn't look cool
I'm a firm believer you can teach ANYONE to shoot free throws, some guys just won't try every method
Posted on 3/30/12 at 12:30 pm to barry
dwight howard's form on FTs truly is disgusting
Posted on 3/30/12 at 12:31 pm to SlowFlowPro
Why don't more ppl use the granny shot?
Posted on 3/30/12 at 12:41 pm to SlowFlowPro
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using the backboard on a straight-ahead shot is difficult, bro
well why dont they move to the side a little?
Posted on 3/30/12 at 12:42 pm to martLSU09
I think the granny shot is the better question. It allows seven footers to shoot with a good arc. And the answer is: It looks dorky.
Posted on 3/30/12 at 12:56 pm to Ric Flair
yao ming was a career 83% from the line, so no excuses for big men. Also shows how much of an incredible touch that big bastard had.
Posted on 3/30/12 at 12:56 pm to barry
not all big men have the coordination yao had
same with why you don't see all 7-footers shooting jumpers like dirk
same with why you don't see all 7-footers shooting jumpers like dirk
Posted on 3/30/12 at 1:11 pm to MrPappagiorgio
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You know how I know you're old
Im 28.
And the granny shot thing occured to me. Jackie Moon did it in that documentary about the ABA.
Posted on 3/30/12 at 1:13 pm to VABuckeye
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Why dont NBA players use the backboard for free throws?
If they don't have the touch or aim to make the shot in a normal fashion what makes you think their accuracy and touch would improve if they intentionally tried to bank in every free throw?
Because it gives them something easy to aim at. I bank in free throws all the time, it is easy. But Ive never had to do it under pressure.
Posted on 3/30/12 at 1:18 pm to SlowFlowPro
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using the backboard on a straight-ahead shot is difficult, bro
You know how I can tell you haven't tried it?
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