free throw
free throw · free throws
Freiwurf
A shot, worth one point, taken from the free-throw line and without oppositionA shot, worth one point, taken from the free-throw line and without opposition.
» He hasn't made a single free throw this game.
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2 sensesA shot, worth one point, taken from the free-throw line and without opposition.
Freiwurf
A throw taken without interference from the opposition. Such a throw is generally taken after an infringement by the opposing team.
More definitions
- an unhindered basketball shot from the foul line; given to penalize the other team for committing a foul
Examples
1 sentencesHe hasn't made a single free throw this game.
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