Free Throw Quiz

[rudad02]

Rick Barry had 90% free throw percentage over a 15 yr pro career.

The great Dolph Schayes had an 84.9 free throw percentage over a 15 yr pro career--twice shooting 90.4%.

Wilt Chamberlain when adopting this method improved his free throw percentage by 10% before dropping it.

What was the free throw method common with all of these players?

 

[Loyal_2RU]

Two handed underhanded

 

[rudad02]

Two handed underhanded

You got it. Much softer shot, nice easy play on the rim. Boys should try it.

 

[Mr_Twister]

You got it. Much softer shot, nice easy play on the rim. Boys should try it.

Who is the last pro player to use the two-hand underhanded shot?
AI Overview provides this answer ... Chinanu Onuaku of the Houston Rockets.

 

[rudad02]

Chinanu Onauaku, pro basketball player, increased his made free throw percentage from 46.7% to 72.4% after going to underhanded style.