as seen in Figure 5. The Figure shows adequate flexion at the hip, knee, and ankle joints which were at an angle of 89° an increase of 54° between the pre and post trials. Because adequate flexion was applied, Athlete-X was able to fully extend at the ball release phase. Momentum of force into the ground was established when Athlete-X was adequately flexing and full extension was established which is evident when looking at Figure 7. This figure shows the trajectory flight of the ball had a near perfect arched angle of 52° when the ball was released. Figure 6, shows Athlete-X at full extension at an angle of 175° at the critical instant when the ball was being released, an improvement of 6° between pre and post trials. The difference of 86° from flexion at the backswing phase to the critical instant of the ball being released at extension as seen in the Results section in this report. CONCLUSION As a result to this study, it can be concluded through extensive research, video integration, motion analysis, and coaching experience that the support of the hypothesis can be confirmed. The trajectory of the ball can be improved by making appropriate adjustments at various lower limb joints. When a player is not flexing properly at the backswing phase of the free-throw, momentum of force is not being applied into the ground not allowing the player to fully extend when releasing the ball. This will make the flight of the ball travel in a “straight” path rather than an arched one. When asked to perform 25 free-throws during the post trials, Athlete-X improved his free-throw percentage significantly by 28%. By increasing flexion at the backswing phase
as seen in Figure 5. The Figure shows adequate flexion at the hip, knee, and ankle joints which were at an angle of 89° an increase of 54° between the pre and post trials. Because adequate flexion was applied, Athlete-X was able to fully extend at the ball release phase. Momentum of force into the ground was established when Athlete-X was adequately flexing and full extension was established which is evident when looking at Figure 7. This figure shows the trajectory flight of the ball had a near perfect arched angle of 52° when the ball was released. Figure 6, shows Athlete-X at full extension at an angle of 175° at the critical instant when the ball was being released, an improvement of 6° between pre and post trials. The difference of 86° from flexion at the backswing phase to the critical instant of the ball being released at extension as seen in the Results section in this report. CONCLUSION As a result to this study, it can be concluded through extensive research, video integration, motion analysis, and coaching experience that the support of the hypothesis can be confirmed. The trajectory of the ball can be improved by making appropriate adjustments at various lower limb joints. When a player is not flexing properly at the backswing phase of the free-throw, momentum of force is not being applied into the ground not allowing the player to fully extend when releasing the ball. This will make the flight of the ball travel in a “straight” path rather than an arched one. When asked to perform 25 free-throws during the post trials, Athlete-X improved his free-throw percentage significantly by 28%. By increasing flexion at the backswing phase
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