Free Throws

[AmeriConn]

Why do I cringe every time we get to the line?

 

[eebmg]

Why do I cringe every time we get to the line?

Yes but keep in mind there is not a more pressure filled game than this one. Every single player knows the history of this matchup and knows that losing to a lesser ranked TN club would be all over media. And from indications, the crowd was taunting Evina (and guessing they were less than hospitable to everyone else) . Not an excuse but a realization that they needed to feel that environment so they can grow mentally tougher. In this direction, Paige already deep in her shooting slump iced her only 2 FT's so we know where her head is.

 

[Ralph]

Because you should. Just think of all the close games or tie games that went into overtime in the past few years. Just one made free throw......

 

[Centerstream]

Or maybe making 1 bunny, or one layup, or one 3 or...

 

[mbr33ct]

Or maybe making 1 bunny, or one layup, or one 3 or...

 

[and one]

Pressure makes any task harder but let's face it, anyone who has played as much basketball as a college player has should be able to make at least 70 percent of their free throws. Maybe a few bigs haven't got a decent shooting stroke but other than that there is just no excuse for missing a lot of free throws.