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In terms of whether it is physically possible or not, yes, you can.

In terms of legality, yes, it is legal in all levels of Basketball. Whatever gets the ball through the hoop. They cannot restrict your style of shot.

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Basketball player Chauncey Billups of the Detroit Pistons makes free throw shots 88 percent of the time Find the probability that he misses his first shot and makes the second?

10.56% The probability that he misses his first shot is 12%. The probability that he makes the second shot is 88%. The probability of missing the first shot and making the second shot is 12% * 88%, or 0.12*0.88*100.


A basketball player makes free throws 88 percent of the time Find the probability that he misses on the first shot and makes the second shot?

Without any other information, I would have to say: 69%.


Why is it marked a foul in the javelin throw when the athlete crosses the line?

The line is similar to 'foul' lines one might see when watching bowling or curling or the boxes where the discus and shot put are thrown. This line marks the beginning point to measure the distance of the throw. It is a rule designed to keep the participant from gaining an advantage.


What is another word for attempt?

There are many synonyms for the word: Attempted Attempted: to make an effort/ an effort made to accomplish something - effort - try - challenge - endeavour - give a shot (shot) - Make an effort (an attempt) - have a go (stab, crack, stab) - aim - take on - take best shot - undertake - give old college try - shoot the works -solicit


What is it called when you make a shot beind the arc?

A shot made behind the three-point arc is called a "three-pointer." In basketball, this type of shot is worth three points, as opposed to a regular field goal, which is worth two points. Players often take three-point shots to capitalize on their scoring potential from long range.

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What shot in basketball in worth 1 point?

A foul shot equals one point.


Which NBA player had the best percentage of free throw shots in 2010?

In basketball, the free throw is an important shot; it can highly increase points for a team if the player should make the shot. In 2010, Stephen Curry was the NBA player who has the highest percentage of free throw shots.


What a free throw shot and a set shot are?

A free throw shot is when a basketball player gets to shoot the ball from the free throw line, unopposed by the other team. A set shot is when a soccer player gets to set himself up for a shot after the umpire has blown his whistle, it is a free kick awarded to a player.


What is free shot in basketball?

A free shot in basketball would be a free throw. You get this if you are fouled during the game.


When you release the ball for a free throw shot and you are standing behind the line but end up past the line when you land is the free throw shot legal?

No it isn't, you must start and finish your free throw attempts behind the free throw line


What was Wilt Chamberlain free throw shot called?

A chamber shot


What is a freethrow in basketball?

A free throw is a shot that a player gets to take if he or she has just been fouled by the opposing team. A free throw is shot from the 3 pt line. It counts as 1 point. During a free throw no one can touch the ball as it is shot.


In basketball and 1 means?

you make a shot while being fouled and you go to the free throw line for 1.


Why isn't there a 4 point shot in basketball?

There is a rule called the 4 point play thats when you get fouled during a 3 point shot and make it and also make the free throw


What was Michael Jordan's free throw average?

Michael Jordan shot 84% from the free throw line throughout his career.


What does and 1 mean in basketball?

i means when u get fouled that u make the shot when you get fouled then you go to the line to shoot a free throw and you make it


What is the easiest shot in basketball?

the lay-up