Where do you stand during free throws?

Where do you stand during free throws?

In the spot closest to the basket (on both sides), the team not shooting the free throw may position a player. Customarily the tallest players on the floor will be placed here. But it is most likely that your center and forwards take the spots while the guards stay outside the lane or even the 3-point line.

Can you shoot a free throw from the 3 point line?

If there is a discrepancy, teammates of the free throw shooter will occupy the spaces first. Players not occupying lane spaces must remain on the court behind the three point line above the free throw line extended and may not be touching the line or floor inside the line when the ball is released.

Why are there 3 free throws?

Three free throws are awarded if the player is fouled while shooting for a three-point goal and they miss their shot. If a player is fouled while shooting a three-point shot and makes it anyway, he is awarded one free throw. Thus, he could score four points on the play.