On the Line by Fred Bowen
Marcus is the high scorer and best rebounder on his basketball team, but he has one weakness: free throws.So when he misses four free throws at the end of an important game and his team loses, he turns to Mr. Dunn, the school custodian, who has just the trick to help Marcus get back on top: the "granny shot." Mr. Dunn shares with Marcus how former NBA star Rick Barry used this unorthodox way of shooting foul shots.
Despite his success in practice, Marcus refuses to use the "granny shot" in an actual game. It looks ridiculous! But when he finds himself on the foul line again at a crucial time in an important game, will he be able to overcome his pride and score for his team?
Another fast-paced story about conquering weaknesses and vanity to become your best. In the afterword, learn more about real-life NBA player Rick Barry and his infamous "granny shot."
Bowen, Fred: - Fred Bowen is the author of Peachtree's popular Fred Bowen Sports Story series. A lifelong sports fanatic, he has coached youth league baseball, basketball, and soccer. His kids' sports column The Score appears each week in the KidsPost section of the Washington Post. Bowen lives in Maryland.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781561455119 |
| ISBN 10 | 1561455113 |
| Title | On the Line |
| Author | Fred Bowen |
| Series | Fred Bowen Sports Story Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Peachtree Publishers,U.S. |
| Year published | 2009-10-06 |
| Number of pages | 103 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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