Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How far away from the basket is the free throw line?
A. Exactly 15 feet to the backboard.

Q. How high is the basket?
A. Exactly 10 feet to the rim.

Q. How old is Dr. Tom?
A. 81 years young.

Q. What is Dr. Tom's secret?
A. He uses a 7-step method blending mental and physical aspects of free throw shooting. He set the world's record one and a half years after starting to shoot free throws in 1992.

Q. How much will I have to practice to make consistent baskets?
A. Every one is different. Dr. Tom shoots 500 free throws six days a week at 99% accuracy.