How to Make A Foul Shot
Foul shooting is considered the difference in winning and losing in many close basketball games. If you want to be on the basketball floor when the basketball game gets tight and the crowd is going wild, you have to be able to knock down a high percentage of your foul shots. Essentially when you play basketball you must be a successful foul shooter to win the tight basketball games.
Basketball Coaching Points for foul shooting play:
-Square to basket with feet pointed at the rim.
-Right foot slightly in front for righty and left foot slightly in front for lefty.
-With knees bent, shooting elbow is tucked almost against body and hand is placed directly under the basketball.
-Form a "T" with thumbs and do not allow non-shooting hand to effect the shot.
-Keep the head still and the shooting side foot and elbow all in a line toward the basket.
-As the knees straighten, release the ball and follow through with a flick of the wrist.
-Establish a routine and repeat with each shot.
To become a Great Foul Shooter you must dedicate hours and hours of practice besides actual basketball play.