The pioneer responsible for the most unorthodox shot in basketball is NBA legend Rick Barry, who took his free throws underhanded and ended his NBA career as a 90% shooter from the line.

I told Rick Barry I’d rather shoot 0% than shoot underhand. I'm too cool for that. The underhand free throw creates a softer shot and is easy to repeat. Overhand free throws spin twice on the ...

Canyon Barry of the Florida Gators is bringing fresh attention to the technique, with a 88% free throw percentage, beating out all but 12 players in the NBA. Jump to ...