yes but not over the line, that's why NBA players don't as they are tall enough and don't want to take the chance
No, your feet must stay planted behind the free throw line.
You may only jump upwards. The point is that you cannot cross the free throw line during the shot attempt.
Yes.
yes
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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.
Shooting, or taking a shot.
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.
If a player committs 5 fouls in a game they are taken out.
Practice on shooting months before the tryouts. And throw in some weights while your at it to get strong. Practice on your shooting and lay ups/ Free pointers and you will do just fine.
This can happen when a player is fouled while shooting a 3-pointer and makes the shot. They are awarded with a free throw, in addition to making the 3-pointer. If the free throw is made, the result is 4 points.
A free throw line is the line players shoot from when they are fouled while shooting or fouled when the opponents have 4 team fouls.
A free throw usually occurs when any player is fouled by a player of the opposing team.
A hook shot is when the ball is thrown to the basket over one shoulder of the player who is handling the ball.
A foul or contact while a player is shooting
needed a way to give shooters a chance to score if they were fouled while shooting
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