What must a free-throw taker do?
Restarts and decisions · Rule 10.37
The thrower must be correctly positioned and stationary, briefly hold the ball above shoulder level, and release a throw that travels at least one metre horizontally or reaches a teammate. The five-second restart count applies once a teammate can collect and take the throw.
How it works
The thrower must be correctly positioned and stationary, briefly hold the ball above shoulder level, and release a throw that travels at least one metre horizontally or reaches a teammate. The five-second restart count applies once a teammate can collect and take the throw. Opponents cannot obstruct your position or interfere before the ball is in play.
In a game
You raise the ball at the indicated point, pause, and pass to a teammate.
Remember
Opponents cannot obstruct your position or interfere before the ball is in play.