NFHS Free Throws

[Juulie Downs]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I prefer to say, "One shot", or whatever the number of free throws will be, and then bounce the ball.

I did quite a few 5th grade games this year where it was clear that players hadn't ever played before. In those games, I say, "Wait till it hits", at least in the second half. In the first half I say, "Okay kids, don't step in until the ball hits something, got it? Stay in your spots until it's legal" Coaches actually appreciate this.