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NBSA Member, Bob Fisher, Smashes 1 Hour Free Throw Record by Making an Incredible 2371 Free Throws

NBSA founding member, Bob Fisher, has been on a free throw World Record setting rampage over the last two years. His latest and most impressive feat was setting a new world record for most free throws in 1 hour. The previous record was 1968 by Perry Dissmore on September 15th, 2011. Fisher raced by the record with an incredible finishing total of 2371 free throws made in 1 hour. A pace of more than 39.5 free throws per minute.

Fisher is now a 13-time world record holder in the free throw shooting category.

Video of Fisher's Record Performance

Results from the Sonoran Desert Basketball Shootout in Tucson, Arizona

The Sonoran Desert Basketball Shootout was held in Tucson, Arizona on Saturday December 10th, 2011. The event consisted of 5 shooting competitions including free throws for accuracy, 3 pointers for accuracy, most free throws in a minute, most 3 pointers in a minute, and Got Range. 16 shooters competed in the event with participants from Arizona, California, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, and Utah.

The event results are posted below:

Results From Florida Senior Games Basketball Shooting

Basketball Shooting - Thursday, December 8 - Simpson Park Community Center

As reported by Bill Oliver

Free Throw Shooting (3 rounds of 10 shots)

Book Of Sports Streaks

Alan Reifman has a new book out, titled "Hot Hand," about streaky sports performances. 
There is a small section on "gym rat" free-throw specialists, with mentions of NBSA shooting greats, Rick Rosser, Tom Amberry, and Ted St. Martin on page 79.

Photo Montage From World FT Championships

“Granny Globetrotter”

Attn: Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Kay Seamayer – a 71-year-old “Granny Globetrotter” from Dallas – is a finalist in week #3 of the world’s largest game of H.O.R.S.E, where the Harlem Globetrotters take on their fans. Fans submit their best trick shots via the team’s Facebook page and the public votes on the top videos.

In Kay’s video, she nails a blindfolded free throw while sporting her red, white, and blue “Granny Globetrotter” uniform.

Video Interview: Dwight Howard and New Shooting Coach Ed Palubinskas

Dave Baumann interview of Dwight Howard and new shooting coach Ed Palubinskas. Ed is a founding member of the National Basketball Shooters Association and has set the lofty goal of helping Howard improve his free throw shooting to 90% or better.

San Diego Senior Basketball Shooting - Tournament Results

Held 24 September 2011
Comissioner: Jerry Sullivan

MENS TEAM - 3 on 3
50-54
GOLD
        OLD TOWN MEXICAN CAFE
        Michael Callahan
        Randy Adams
        Mike Davis
        Joel Dorr
        John Garwood
        Scott Herrod

Senior Free Throw Championships Completed

By Jim “Makevery” Schatz

NBSA and their sponsors, Huntsman World Senior Games, Nevada State Games, Wilson Sporting Goods, QuikShotUSA, The Original Ballbag and Free Throw Mastery, recently completed three very successful free throw tournaments.

James Pauley NOAH Basketball Interview

There is always room to improve your shooting even for
James Pauley of NBSA a 94% Free Throw Shooter, who at
age 50 discovered his shot was a little flat
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