penalty free throw

/ˌpɛnəlti fri θroʊ/

Definitions of penalty free throw

1. noun

   an unhindered basketball shot from the foul line; given to penalize the other team for committing a foul
   synonyms: charity shot, charity throw, charity toss, foul shot, free throw

   types:

   one-and-one

   a foul shot that must be made in order to earn the right to a second foul shot

   type of:

   basketball shot

   throwing the basketball toward the hoop