"Basketball in the United States has changed in myriad ways over the decades, from flat-footed set shots to dunks, from crotch-hugging uniforms to baggy knee-length shorts, from the dominance of American players to the recent infusion of international stars. But one thing has remained remarkably constant: the rate at which players make free throws. "Read the rest of the NYTimes article here.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
For Free Throws, 50 Years of Practice Is No Help
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