The free throw is an important part of basketball. An individual skill, free throws are very important for team success. The free throw line is 15 feet (4.6 m) from the basket and is an uncontested shot. Some players shoot remarkably high free throw percentages, making them essential parts of any basketball team. More @Wikipedia
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