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Free Throw Quiz

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Nov 7, 2010
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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?
 
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.

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