(January 5, 2018 at 5:48 pm)wallym Wrote: Yeah, free throws are 'penalty shots.' I don't think penalty shots are a term used in basketball as there are also no 'penalties'. It's free throws or foul shots.
Ok I got it now, it just seemed so weird, but also gives away my age. I haven't watched college or pro on a consistent basis since the early 90s, so watching someone get 3 foul shots was weird.
Kinda like getting used to the 2 point conversion in the NFL.