Free Throw Frenzy
Free Throw Frenzy gives you sixty seconds, a rack of basketballs and a hoop that refuses to stay in one place. You shoot from a fixed spot on the left side of a dim gym, and the basket on the right slides back and forth. As the clock winds down, it travels farther and faster.
Frank Force built it with the LittleJS engine, and it plays with a mouse, a touch screen or a gamepad. Because it runs in a normal browser tab, there is nothing to download first.
How to play Free Throw Frenzy
The timer starts the moment you hit Play. Put your pointer or finger on the ball, then pull in the direction you want it to go. A longer pull means a harder throw. Dots trace the start of the arc, but they end before the rim, so you have to judge the finish yourself. Release to shoot.
A fresh ball appears right away, so you can keep shooting while earlier shots are still flying. A regular make is 2 points and a clean swish is 3. Hit three in a row and you catch fire, which adds a bonus point to each basket until you miss.
A ball that is still in the air at the buzzer can still drop in. The results screen then lists your score and your best.
Controls
| Action | Keyboard | Mouse | Touch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aim and choose power | — | Press on the ball and drag toward the target | Touch the ball and drag |
| Shoot | — | Release the button | Lift your finger |
| Pause | Esc | Menu icon, top right | Menu icon, top right |
Tips
- Throw with a tall, rainbow-shaped arc. Flat shots tend to hit the front of the rim, while lofted ones fall straight through.
- Shoot at where the hoop is going to be. The ball takes a moment to arrive, so aim ahead of the rim in the direction it is sliding.
- Build your streak in the first part of the minute, when the hoop barely moves. Getting on fire early makes every later basket worth more.
- Once a pull length reaches the rim, keep using it and only change the angle. Changing both at once makes it hard to learn from misses.
- During a hot streak, keep the balls flying instead of waiting for the perfect moment. Each make is worth an extra point while it lasts.
If you like Free Throw Frenzy, try these
Backyard SluggerSwap the hoop for home plate: you still chase a high score through timing, only now pitches come at you instead of a sliding rim.
Bullseye ArcheryFans of aiming at a moving target will like this one, where a single press releases each arrow as the bow glides past.
Questions
How long is a game of Free Throw Frenzy?
Each game lasts 60 seconds. Shots that are already in the air when the buzzer sounds can still count.
What is a swish worth in Free Throw Frenzy?
A swish that drops without touching the rim scores 3 points instead of 2. During an on-fire streak, every basket gets one more point on top.
Does Free Throw Frenzy remember my best score?
Yes. Your top score is saved in your browser and appears on the title screen. The options menu has a button to reset it.
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