a free throw

English - Turkish

Definition of a free throw in English Turkish dictionary
foul shot: faul atışı
foul shot: faul atışı [basket.]
free throw: serbest atış

English - English

Definition of a free throw in English English dictionary: foul shot
free throw: A shot, worth one point, taken from the free-throw line and without opposition
free throw: When play has to be restarted after the ball crosses a sideline or after a foul that does not result in a penalty throw, a free throw is used The player awarded the free throw may throw the ball or drop it into the water and dribble it before passing At least two players, from either side, must touch the ball before a goal can be scored
free throw: An uncontested shot from 15 feet, worth one point A player who is fouled while in the act of shooting receives two free throws Also: foul shot
free throw: the method of putting the ball in play after a team is awarded the ball by the referee after a penalty The free throw must be taken from the point of the infraction, unless otherwise specified, and by the player closest to that spot
free throw: When a player is fouled by a defender, he receives a free throw This is a pass that the defender may not block or interfere with in any manner The player receiving a free throw has three seconds to put the ball in play, either by passing to a teammate, dribbling the ball, or popping it in the air to himself TOP
free throw: A one-point shot from the foul line that opponents are not allowed to block
free throw: A fresh start to offensive play without interference from the defence, awarded for a minor offence by the opponent
free throw: {i} (Basketball) attempt at a goal which is not being hindered awarded after a foul or other violation
free throw: an unhindered basketball shot from the foul line; given to penalize the other team for committing a foul
free throw: The method of putting the ball in play after a team is awarded the ball by the referee It must be taken from the point of the infraction, unless otherwise specified, and by the player closest to that spot The player may throw the ball or drop it in the water and dribble it, but a free throw may not be thrown directly at the goal, even after dribbling
free throw: An uncontested shot from 15 feet -4 60 meters-, worth one point A player who is fouled while in act of shooting receives two or three free throws, depending on whether the shot was taken from inside or outside the three-point line Also: foul shot