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Origin of free throw line

First recorded in 1890–95

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How to use free throw line in a sentence

It should go without saying that getting to the rim and the free throw line makes it easier to close games.
The Clippers don’t look ready to seriously challenge the Lakers|Ben Golliver|January 11, 2021|Washington Post
Beal had 28 points, including 12 makes at the free throw line.
Wizards close the year with another loss, fall to 0-5|Ava Wallace|January 1, 2021|Washington Post
Shortly after checking in midway through the first quarter, Avdija batted a pass near the free throw line, picked up the loose ball and turned to charge up court for a layup.
Five takeaways from the Wizards’ preseason loss to the Pistons|Ava Wallace|December 18, 2020|Washington Post
They weren’t much better from the free throw line, where they made 2 of 7.
Maryland struggles from the start and is stifled by Clemson in ACC/Big Ten Challenge|Emily Giambalvo|December 10, 2020|Washington Post

Virginia led for all but 21 seconds, shot 52 percent and went 11 for 12 from the free throw line.
Virginia follows upset with steadier showing, earns easy win in home opener|Gene Wang|December 2, 2020|Washington Post
Playing basketball with a bunch of kids got real embarrassing, real fast: Obama stands at the free-throw line, cameras rolling.
Four Reasons Why Obama’s Week Totally Sucked (and One Reason It Didn’t)|Melissa Leon|April 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In case of a foul, a 15 foot line measured from the pin in the circle is used as a free throw line.
School, Church, and Home Games|George O. Draper

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