BASKETBALL FREE THROW INSTRUCTION & COACHING
Strong free throw shooting again a critical factor for winning team by Tim McTaggart
I did not attend the January 9, 2019 game won by American University over Navy, 71-63. I did study the box score and related information. The game was close in terms of overall baskets made in the field with AU having the better shooting percentage, but making 23 2 pt FGs and 3 3 point […]
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Free throw shooting observations in Maryland’s 78-75 win in men’s bb on Jan. 11, 2019 by Tim McTaggart
I did not attend or watch this game, but I have studied the box score and related information. Indiana led at halftime of this game, 35-27, after an apparent slow start by Maryland. For the game, Indiana was perfect from the free throw line, making 16-16 free throws. So, how could the free throw shooting […]
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The difference between a shooter and a scorer by Tim McTaggart
A “pure” shooter does not always translate into a good scorer because the athlete may be strong with a jump shot and make a high percentage of two point field goals and, of course, make a high percentage of three point field goals including some from very deep on the floor. However, the mechanics of […]
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Free throws are critical to Maryland men’s bb win
This is a blog about all things related to free throw shooting in basketball. One of the critical points of today’s post is to show how fundamentally sound basketball includes good free throw shooting which can lead to more wins by a team. I know that players roll their eyes at practicing free throw shooting, and even some of the best high school and college coaches find it boring to practice or emphasize free throw shooting drills and competency.
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