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  • So Pau goes to the freethrow line and Nene goes to the bench.

    Another bum pro hoops call (Jack Bog's Blog) 2009

  • If I step over the line shooting a freethrow will you allow me to shoot that shot again?

    Schneider: Clinton, Obama win each other's voters 2008

  • They yell "child abuser" and "kiddie porn" and other vile things to try to get a guy off his game or make him miss a freethrow.

    Big News Orgs Fail To Label McCain Attack Ad What It Is: False 2009

  • Society even idolizes them if they can hit homeruns, sink a freethrow, be a senator or sell platinum records.

    badger Diary Entry badger 2003

  • Lakers are a bunch of goons. outside of the truly great Kobe 'But Jordon is much smarter "he always new how to get to free throw line in big gamesan kobe is such a great freethrow shooter but still has alot to learn' he needs to go back an look at some tapes of jordon when he played "

    Yahoo! Sports - Top News 2010

  • Really the only areas of concern were 50% freethrow shooting, and the defense coasting a little bit in the second half with such a large lead.

    Bruins Nation truebluebruin24 2010

  • They are also a better freethrow shooting team, making 74% a game to our 64%.

    Bruins Nation truebluebruin24 2010

  • When you make Nuggs jump shooters they don't get to the freethrow line their customary 25-35 times ... and you can beat '' em!

    Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local निब्बान 2010

  • With Jamestown purposely fouling late in the fourth quarter, Lockport (19-3) shot a 8-for-11 from the freethrow line, featuring clutch performances from not only Schwartz, Randall and Lea Sobieraski, but sophomore Patti Burdick off the bench in the waning moments.

    Journal Online Homepage 2010

  • Shooting a dismal 1-of-9 from the freethrow line in the first half, Lockport relied on Randall and the relentless workhorse Guyton to lead 15-12 after one quarter.

    Journal Online Homepage 2010

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