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you really can't stop yourself from coming up short on a shot unless your muscles are strong enough or they know excatly how far they are from the basket because you have shot this shot lots of times, or a similar shot.
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Does the weight of the basketball affect free throws?
yes, the weight of a basketball does affect free throws because while shooting a free throw you have a routine for every opportunity of shooting a free throw and if have a basketball that has different weight then your other basketball then you will end up short or long.
Is shooting around a game of basketball?
No it is a way to warm up, but is not a game
What the small forward do in basketball?
they usually are good at dribbling, passing, shooting, and setting up plays
Can a basketball player through the ball up in the air before foul shooting?
No, a basketball player is not allowed to throw the ball up in the air before attempting their foul shot. Players are able to do any preparation that will help them, but are not allowed to release the ball into the air before shooting.
What do you do to be come a basketball player?
You sign up at a Basketballteam.
What is the foul in basketball when you slap the shooters arm?
i play basketball and if the person with the ball goes up for the shot and you slap him on the arm it is a shooting foul and you go to line to shoot free throws
Lay up shot is a term associated with which of the games?
In the NBA, a layup is when the player takes FOUR steps towards the basket and leaves off one foot (usually opposite of shooting hand) and attempts to score a basket (backboard or no backboard). The term is the same in NCAA, and HS basketball just 2 steps instead of the NBA 4 stepper.
In basketball where on the court is the 'key'?
It is the rectanglular shaped area close to the basket where the players line up around when shooting free throws.
Is shooting three baskets considered a game of basketball?
If Ur Playing Up To Three Points But there are many other games like break the ice, 21, Basketball pump, AND MUCH MORE
How dangerous is shooting a gun straight up?
Very dangerous. What goes up WILL come down again.
What is a basketball team made up of?
a basketball team is made up of 5 players and 5 or more substitutes. 3 forwards and 2 defense. your forwards are your center, your power forward and your small forward. your defence are your point guard and shooting guard.
What if your team mate shoots the basketball she misses and you come up with the ball first what is this known as in basketball?
That's called a offensive rebound.
