Why are big men so often poor free throw shooters?

[knight82]

Is it because they are used to scoring near the basket? Are their arms too long to get good arc on the shot? It's actually unusual to see a center who is a good foul shooter.

 

[MV9000]

Think monstrous hands has something to do with it

 

[ScarletteK80]

Why is this entire team so pathetic at shooting them?

 

[Knight Ed_rivals]

Because they don't often don't have to shoot from distance to score when they are young. Their offense comes from being next to the basket. LIttle guys don't have that luxury. They have a tougher time down low so they learn to shoot from farther out.

 

[ScarletDave]

It’s at least twice as far as any other shot they’ll take all game. Like Geo having to shoot from half court for free throws. Would probably have a similar percentage as Miles/Cliff FT shooting

 

[richthedentist]

Not all are just ours

 

[knight82]

Not all are just ours

Not all but a lot are. Name a big man not named Luka Garza who is a good foul shooter

 

[Anon1751594821]

Not all but a lot are. Name a big man not named Luka Garza who is a good foul shooter

Kevin Durant rarely hits the rim on foul shots. Almost a swish every time.

Best of Luck,
Groz

 

[cm_13]

Kevin Durant rarely hits the rim on foul shots. Almost a swish every time.

Best of Luck,
Groz

Where can we find one of those?

 

[Anon1751594821]

Where can we find one of those?

Baltimore

 

[willisneverrana43]

Is it because they are used to scoring near the basket? Are their arms too long to get good arc on the shot? It's actually unusual to see a center who is a good foul shooter.

Here’s one of those guesses that leans toward the simple answer: Because, in the aggregate, among all players, the taller they are, the more likely it is that skills other than shooting are given greater importance when selecting them for a basketball team.

In other words, it’s not necessarily that in the aggregate players who are taller don’t shoot as well. But, instead, it’s that teams are more likely to select a taller person to play for them because of skills like rebounding, protecting the paint, and altering shots down low than because of their outside shot.