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  • tinman
    Rookie
    • Feb 2003
    • 326

    #16
    Re: What is the secret to free throws?

    Originally posted by WallyHoppIII
    The main key is to rememeber its nothing like shooting a jumper, in the sense that you cannot control when the initial "jump"/ bend of knee's occurs. Just rememeber that and you should be good. let go at the peak of the release and remember that you cant control when that takes place. It's simply HOLD and just let Go at the peak.

    I find i have more success when I reslease the button before the peak. Right when the ball gets to the players head gives me the cleanest free throws. It always feels like I'm letting go to early but it yields the best results.

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    • tinman
      Rookie
      • Feb 2003
      • 326

      #17
      Re: What is the secret to free throws?

      Originally posted by WallyHoppIII
      The main key is to rememeber its nothing like shooting a jumper, in the sense that you cannot control when the initial "jump"/ bend of knee's occurs. Just rememeber that and you should be good. let go at the peak of the release and remember that you cant control when that takes place. It's simply HOLD and just let Go at the peak.

      I find i have more success when I reslease the button before the peak. Right when the ball gets to the players head gives me the cleanest free throws. It always feels like I'm letting go to early but it yields the best results.

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      • johnnyg83
        MVP
        • Jul 2002
        • 1060

        #18
        Re: What is the secret to free throws?

        Agreed. Release just before peak.

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        • johnnyg83
          MVP
          • Jul 2002
          • 1060

          #19
          Re: What is the secret to free throws?

          Agreed. Release just before peak.

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          • Skyboxer
            Donny Baseball!
            • Jul 2002
            • 20302

            #20
            Re: What is the secret to free throws?

            It also depends on the players ft rating. IMO this ft system is great. Also every player doesn't shoot them the same. Some have a little delay in their motion etc...
            I like the system. The old way people complained it was too hard. Now they say it's too easy....
            To me its just right. It takes the rating and release into account.
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            • Skyboxer
              Donny Baseball!
              • Jul 2002
              • 20302

              #21
              Re: What is the secret to free throws?

              It also depends on the players ft rating. IMO this ft system is great. Also every player doesn't shoot them the same. Some have a little delay in their motion etc...
              I like the system. The old way people complained it was too hard. Now they say it's too easy....
              To me its just right. It takes the rating and release into account.
              Joshua:
              "D.O.D. pension files indicate current mailing as: Dr. Robert Hume,
              a.k.a. Stephen W. Falken, 5 Tall Cedar Road, Goose Island, Oregon"


              Skyboxer OS TWITCH
              STEAM
              PSN: Skyboxeros
              SWITCH 8211-0709-4612
              XBOX Skyboxer OS

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              • RedmanR
                MVP
                • Aug 2003
                • 2120

                #22
                Re: What is the secret to free throws?

                The free throws boil down to a mix of factors. The players free throw rating, the players routine, and your timing at the line. Try practicing with different players of different free throw ratings and routines and you will notice the difference, last but not least. start by releasing your shot before the peak as this will increase your chances. Also the situation changes somewhat during game time so practice my Brother it will determine weither you win or lose
                Where they DO that? ? ?

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                • RedmanR
                  MVP
                  • Aug 2003
                  • 2120

                  #23
                  Re: What is the secret to free throws?

                  The free throws boil down to a mix of factors. The players free throw rating, the players routine, and your timing at the line. Try practicing with different players of different free throw ratings and routines and you will notice the difference, last but not least. start by releasing your shot before the peak as this will increase your chances. Also the situation changes somewhat during game time so practice my Brother it will determine weither you win or lose
                  Where they DO that? ? ?

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                  • BrianMeinders
                    Rookie
                    • Aug 2003
                    • 50

                    #24
                    Re: What is the secret to free throws?

                    Anybody else notice that each player doesn't stick with the same routine all the time....that's what throws me off sometimes. The same player will use a different routine at different times.

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                    • BrianMeinders
                      Rookie
                      • Aug 2003
                      • 50

                      #25
                      Re: What is the secret to free throws?

                      Anybody else notice that each player doesn't stick with the same routine all the time....that's what throws me off sometimes. The same player will use a different routine at different times.

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                      • RGmoney
                        MVP
                        • Sep 2003
                        • 4681

                        #26
                        Re: What is the secret to free throws?

                        Originally posted by BrianMeinders
                        Anybody else notice that each player doesn't stick with the same routine all the time....that's what throws me off sometimes. The same player will use a different routine at different times.
                        Yes, notice that very early in playing this game. Keeps you from getting in a groove with a certain player. For example, late in the game and you know the CPU has to foul you...You just can't get it to that one player that has the animation that you like or is the easiest to time. Frustrating a times but I like it though...:wink:

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                        • RGmoney
                          MVP
                          • Sep 2003
                          • 4681

                          #27
                          Re: What is the secret to free throws?

                          Originally posted by BrianMeinders
                          Anybody else notice that each player doesn't stick with the same routine all the time....that's what throws me off sometimes. The same player will use a different routine at different times.
                          Yes, notice that very early in playing this game. Keeps you from getting in a groove with a certain player. For example, late in the game and you know the CPU has to foul you...You just can't get it to that one player that has the animation that you like or is the easiest to time. Frustrating a times but I like it though...:wink:

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                          • RedmanR
                            MVP
                            • Aug 2003
                            • 2120

                            #28
                            Re: What is the secret to free throws?

                            Originally posted by RGmoney
                            Yes, notice that very early in playing this game. Keeps you from getting in a groove with a certain player. For example, late in the game and you know the CPU has to foul you...You just can't get it to that one player that has the animation that you like or is the easiest to time. Frustrating a times but I like it though...:wink:
                            Yes I have to agree also. Frustrating at times not really, I think it pretty cool having to sweat for free throws while the game is on the line is this not true CHoops my brothers Once again the sercet is to practice and " Pay Attention " as stated in your manual
                            Last edited by RedmanR; 11-26-2004, 07:19 PM.
                            Where they DO that? ? ?

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                            • RedmanR
                              MVP
                              • Aug 2003
                              • 2120

                              #29
                              Re: What is the secret to free throws?

                              Originally posted by RGmoney
                              Yes, notice that very early in playing this game. Keeps you from getting in a groove with a certain player. For example, late in the game and you know the CPU has to foul you...You just can't get it to that one player that has the animation that you like or is the easiest to time. Frustrating a times but I like it though...:wink:
                              Yes I have to agree also. Frustrating at times not really, I think it pretty cool having to sweat for free throws while the game is on the line is this not true CHoops my brothers Once again the sercet is to practice and " Pay Attention " as stated in your manual
                              Where they DO that? ? ?

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                              • Zlax45
                                Pro
                                • Feb 2003
                                • 724

                                #30
                                Re: What is the secret to free throws?

                                I am strugglign too with FT's but this system rocks...I just blew a 6 point lead with a minute left because I missed like 8-9 free throws. ARGHHH!!!

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