Free Throw: 7 Steps to Success at the Free Throw Line – The Guinness Record Holder's Secrets to 90% Accuracy

by Tom Amberry

On November 15, 1993, a white-haired, 72-year-old gentleman named Dr. Amberry stepped up to the free throw line and into the Guinness Book of World Records by sinking 2,750 shots in a row. He ended his 12-hour streak without a miss, stopping only because they had to close the gym for the night. In Free Throw, he reveals his secrets. Beginning with the proper mechanics of the shot, he then explains the importance of the mental game and shares his techniques to help players stay on target even while under pressure. Combining these mental and physical elements, he presents a unique and straightforward 7-step method that teaches readers how to become a 90% free throw shooter. The free throw is the Achilles heel of the basketball player -- many players are great from the floor but lousy at the line. Free Throw is the only book to address this important skill. Clearly written, with principles that are easy to put into practice, it is an indispensable manual for all basketball players and coaches.

Genres: Sports, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published October 23, 1996

Reviews

[Kirk · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm always blown away by basketball players who cannot make free throws. It's the easiest shot I'm basketball and Amberry does a great job teaching readers how to do so. If you want to improve free throws this is a proven way (Amberry holds the world record for free throws at 2,750 in a row).

[Tom Mccutchan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short read, but it makes its point. Tom Amberry shot and made 2750 freethrows in a row and only stopped because the gym was closing and he was tired. I think he knows what he is talking about. A very good sports psychology book. A good read if you are trying to improve your mental game. Some of it can be applied to any challenge in life. The best quote from the book: "In everything we do, whether in sports or business or in trying to achieve a life goal, we are more limited by our beliefs than our ability. The obstacles to success exist more in your mind than in the physical world."

[Rob Powers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked it. What a great story about the importance of routines and putting in the work. His record has been broken but some great lessons for the young basketball player.

[Judah Oechsle · Rating 2 out of 5]

The title really tells you what your going to get out of the book. You will get 7 steps to help your shooting percentage. However, you won't get much else out of it
Dr. Amberry definitely has free throws down to a science, and the steps he's put in this book have helped me out tremendously. But, the book itself is not a great read. Even though it's only 90 or so pages, most of it is all pointless talking. The main 7 steps are told in about 20 pages, and the rest seems to be restatements about how it works and why it works.
The information that can be found in the book is extremely helpful, but you'll have to read through about 70 pages of repetitiveness. So, if you're looking for a fun, enjoyable book to read, this is not it. But, if you're a really bad free throw shooter, then this is definitely the book for you to read.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author of this book set a world record for the most consecutive free throws (2,750) and he only stopped because it had been twelve hours and it was time to close the gym. Tom Amberry recognizes that free throws are a unique part of the game he uses seven steps to help players develop good mechanics and maintain focus and concentration when they are at the line. It's only about 100 pages long and is well worth the time of anyone who wants to improve their game or wants to help coach others in basketball.

[Rola Angga]

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