Want to improve your Free-throw game? Hear from WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike on her insights into three throws, managing pressure, and performing at your best on the court. While undertaking the free-throw tests, Nneka Ogwumike proved the importance of having a set and consistent pre-shot routine. When executing this, she was able to get 52% more in the optimal zone – 40% more than the grassroots basketballer. The routine allowed her to shut out any external distractions and thoughts, to focus her mind and work effectively with the pressure during the shot. adidas is working with elite and grassroots athletes to help them manage pressure in sport’s biggest moments – teaming up with leading sport neuroscientists, neuro11, to understand the impact it has within a game of basketball. In this session, Nneka Ogwumike explores overcoming pressure in free throw situations.
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