Correct FT Mechanic?

[M&M Guy]

I'm not sure there are any specifics in the NFHS books, and I was told two different things by two different college supervisors as well. If it's the first of two FT's, I usually stand next to the first player on the block; that gets me to the ball quicker to get it to the shooter for the next shot quicker. I'm still watching the players across the lane, and since there's no rebounding action the player next to me is not a problem. For the last FT, and also the first of a 1-and-1, I am 2 steps back from the lane and one or two steps OOB. This gives a good angle to watch that first player on the block and the players across the lane. I have had some people tell me not to be next to the players at all, but I think that depends on the tone of the game. If you sense the need to watch for some hanky-panky, by all means, stay back and watch. (Oh yea, keep an eye on the players too. )