Shoot Free-Throws Like Steve Nash

Steve Nash is hands down the best free-throw shooter of all time. He holds nearly all NBA free-throw shooting records, most importantly, the highest percentage made free-throw shots made.

Free-throw shooting is essential to learn and master in order do be even a decent ball player. Free-throws after decide the outcome of a game and could give a team a significant advantage.

The stronger you are at free-throw shooting, the less likely you are to be fouled, which means the easier your shots during offense will be.

I will get into the basic rules and the form of successful free-throw shooting later in this post. But the first part your free-throw will be finding and going through a routine. Check out this video below which compiles the most unique free throw routines seen in the NBA. Develop your own routine that puts your mind at ease and will help you drain your shot with ease.

Now let us take a look at Steve Nash's free-throw routine specifically.

Steve Nash points for success:

• Do the same routine EVERY single time

The routine helps Nash take out the outside noise during the game and allows him to focus on solely the technique of the shot which helps him be successful.

• He visualizes his shit by going through the follow through of the shot without the ball. He pictures the ball go through the hoop.

This combination of successful imagery helps his confidence and the movement itself helps the form and technique of the shot together will equal success.

• Nash not sulk on a missed free-throw. He "feels the burn" for a quick second before he "washes it away" then goes again through his routine to confidently sink the next free-throw shot.

The first step, I agree 100 percent with Nash, that visualization is one of the most important steps of a successful shot. You must see the basketball falling through the net and have confidence.

Find the center nail on the floor. The free-throw line has a nail which marks the center of the court. Align your foot with this nail to allow yourself to shoot directly straight to the basket.

Bend your Knees! Do not shoot flat footed or locked-legged. Bending your knees slightly will give you the strength you need to properly arch the ball and muscle it toward the hoop. It also gives you more control over the accuracy.

Follow through and release. The finishing touch to any shot is the release and follow through. Make sure to flick your wrist and to get a good backspin on the ball. This spin will help your shot go in if it hits the rim. The release will mark the end of your routine and will not allow your shot to go through constantly if you do not practice it consistently. Personally, when I release the ball with my flick, I follow the ball and admire its spin with my eyes as it travels to the rim. Make sure the ball looks the exact same and your muscle movement feel the same as well.

Lastly, you need to practice consistently to master the feeling of a good and successful free throw!

You should practice your free-throw shooting before and after your practice or workout. It is good to shoot before your practice to perform your shooting form correctly and to get used to seeing the ball go through the net consistently. Shooting free-throws after your workout is extremely important because in the game, you are required to shoot while you winded and exhausted. Try to simulate what you will see in the game. You will often be forced to shoot under pressure, through injury, and through exhaustion.