The Art Of The Free Throw

December 14, 20055:24 PM EST

Josh Childress, Atlanta Hawks

The Shot:

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The Ritual:
Shooting free throws is more about feel than any other part of the game, says
Childress. "I shoot at least 25 free throws a day," he says, "but the biggest
thing is to be comfortable up there. It's the same routine every time, the same
footwork. I've been shooting free throws the same way for a long time, so I
don't think about my mechanics when I am at the stripe. I just try to get a good
feel when I get up there, do my routine, and try to put the ball through the
net."

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