One and One: A free-throw attempt awarded for certain violations that earns the shooter a 2nd attempt only if the first is successful; also called 'One Plus One'.

 

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One and One: A free-throw attempt awarded for certain violations that earns the shooter a 2nd attempt only if the first is successful; also called 'One Plus One'.

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