General
and-one line
What does and-one line mean?
Informal reference to the free-throw line as the spot where 'and-one' free throws are taken.
"He got to the and-one after finishing through the foul."
Origin
Colloquial extension of the 'and-one' play.
Frequently asked questions
What is the and-one line in basketball?
It's an informal reference to the free-throw line, specifically as the spot where the bonus free throw is taken after an 'and-one' play.
What is an and-one?
An and-one is when a player is fouled while making a basket, earning the made shot plus one free throw for the potential three-point play.
How do you complete an and-one?
After scoring through the foul, the player goes to the free-throw line and must sink the bonus free throw to complete the three-point play.
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