Egypt Basketball Federation Approves 10 Additional Free Throws in Youth Matches to Develop Players’ Skills 🏀
The Egyptian Basketball Federation board, headed by Amr Moselhi, has approved a proposal to introduce 10 additional free throws at halftime in youth competitions starting from the 2026/2027 season, with the points scored from those attempts officially added to the final match result.
The initiative is part of the federation’s efforts to develop youth competitions and focus on the fundamental skills of players from an early age, helping raise their technical level and prepare future talents capable of competing for clubs and national teams.
Rule to Apply From Under-14 to Under-20 Competitions 🏀
The proposal will apply to age-group competitions from under-14 through under-20, with the additional free throws taking place during halftime.
Points scored through these attempts will be officially included in the final result, giving players an additional opportunity to test their shooting skills in a competitive environment.
The federation is focusing on an important fundamental aspect of basketball through this initiative, particularly because free-throw efficiency can play a decisive role in the outcome of many games.
Developing Shooting and Handling Pressure
The introduction of additional free throws is designed to improve players’ ability to shoot from the free-throw line while also giving them more experience dealing with competitive situations that require concentration and composure.
The system can also help players learn how to perform under a degree of pressure, allowing them to gain early experience that may prove useful in official matches and higher-level competitions.
The federation believes that developing these skills at youth level can contribute to building a stronger and better-prepared group of players in the years ahead.
Mohamed Ehab Mohsen Proposed the Initiative
The proposal for the additional free throws was submitted by Mohamed Ehab Mohsen, a member of the federation’s board and its national teams committee.
The initiative was presented as part of a broader vision aimed at strengthening the fundamental skills of youth players and improving the technical value of age-group competitions.
The proposal is part of efforts to enhance youth tournaments and provide greater technical benefits from matches by giving players additional practical opportunities to work on key basketball fundamentals.
Basketball Federation Continues Youth Development Program ⭐
The Egyptian Basketball Federation confirmed that it will continue working on developing age-group competitions through initiatives and programs aimed at improving players’ technical levels and expanding the participation base.
The federation also aims to prepare new generations capable of representing clubs and national teams by focusing on fundamental skills from an early stage and creating a competitive environment that allows players to gain valuable experience.
The introduction of the additional free throws from the 2026/2027 season is expected to add a new dimension to youth competitions as part of broader efforts to develop basketball and improve the level of players across different age groups. 🏆🏀
