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In defense of granny style

2021-10-07 00:00:00

Underhand free throws aren't stupid— they just look stupid. According to Curtis Rist in Discover Magazine, more players should try throwing "granny style" like 1950s basketball star Rick Barry.

One benefit of the granny shot is the arc it puts on the ball. A hoop is almost twice the diameter of a basketball, leaving plenty of room for error when a ball is shot right at the hoop without a big, rainbow-shaped arc. However, when players throw the ball in a straight line to the hoop, that hoop's shape is more of an ellipses— a smaller target.

The granny shot gives backspin to the ball, which may make it more likely to tip in after hitting the rim. Throwing the ball with two hands may improve aim, too.
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