In Reply to: Shooting posted by mh on December 30, 2024 at 11:46:23
free throws can also make the difference between winning and losing.
I've always emphasized to anyone I was helping that the first one made in the game counts the same as the last one and that's a big reason that players should focus on the early ones just as much as the last ones. From a focus standpoint, treat each one as if it's the winning free throw. That's always the way I approached them and many other excellent free throw shooters I've played with or known have treated them the same way.
Unfortunately, some players will have problems with that level of focus. In the fast pace of the game and with high emotions involved, sometimes these little but important details get lost in the heat of the moment.