Basketball Shooting Drills - Winded Free Throw

Description:

Increasing Free Throw Percentage

Instructions:

Line up the players at the baseline.

Have them run full speed to the free throw line (extended) and back, half court and back, opposite free throw line (extended) and back, opposite baseline and back. (Also known as Windsprints or Suicides)

Have them run at least twice to get them winded.

Once winded, have them shot and make 5 free throws.

Repeat the drill at least two more times.

Number of Players:

1 or more

Tips:

Make it a competition by team.

Variations:

Give them a limited amount of time to do the running portion. Lower the time available as they get in better physical shape.

Skills:

Making the Free Throw

Copyright:

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