Does a foul shot have to touch the rim?

Answer 1

In Basketball the ball on a foul shot the ball must hit the rim or another player before the man throwing the ball can touch it. That is the Wilt Chamberlain rule. He would throw the ball against the backboard, catch it, and throw it in for 2 points. That is not permitted any more.

Answer 2

Yes in the NBA when shooting free throws if you miss you must at least hit the rim. In the occasions one misses and it doesn't at least hit the rim the opposing team automatically gets possession of the ball.

Answer 3

yes. if a missed free throw does not hit the rim, its a dead ball and possession goes to the opposing team.

Answer 4

Yes, in a sense. If a bad foul shot misses the rim, the other team gets the ball - there is no chance for a rebound. ( A good shot may touch nothing but net and that is fine. )

Answer 5

ball must hit rim

Answer 6

Yes it is when on the second shot

Answer 7

yes