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A free throw shooter’s secret weapon

A free throw shooter’s secret weapon
byNathaniel Underwood Reporter
A free throw shooter’s secret weapon
byNathaniel Underwood Reporter

Why do players give their teammates a high or low five after missing a free throw?

I’ve played a good number of basketball games and watched plenty more o...

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IN COURT - The Branch II courtroom at the Clark County Courthouse in Neillsville is set for renovations next year. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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