Free throw

Free throws or foul shots, in basketball, are attempts to score points unopposed from the free throw line (informally known as the charity stripe), and are generally awarded after a foul by the opposing team.

Related Topics:
Basketball - Foul

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Each free throw is worth one point, and normally more than one is awarded. The importance of free throws is nevertheless sometimes underestimated; games have been known to be decided on free throws, especially if the game was close. Teams who could have sealed the game on free throws can finish with an unsatisfyingly narrow win or even a loss because of failure behind the line.

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