In basketball, free throws or foul shots are unopposed attempts to score points from a restricted area on the court (the free throw line; informally known as the foul line), and are generally awarded after a foul on the shooter by the opposing team. Each successful free throw is worth one point. Free throws can normally be made at a high percentag... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_throw
(from the article `basketball`) A team must shoot for a basket within 24 seconds after acquiring possession of the ball. A bonus free throw is awarded to a player anytime the ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/f/59
An unopposed attempt to score a basket, worth one point, from the free throw line. Generally, two attempts are awarded when the player is fouled in the act of shooting (three attempts are awarded in the case of three point shot), fouled flagrantly, or when the opposing team fouls while over the foul limit. One attempt is awarded for technical fouls... Found on http://www.translationdirectory.com/glossaries/glossary154.htm
An uncontested shot 15 feet from the basket directly in front. Most free-throws are awarded to players who have been fouled while shooting. Each free-throw is worth one point. Found on https://www.basketballforcoaches.com/basketball-terms/