World's Greatest Free Throw Shooter ~ Ted St. Martin ~ 5,221 in a row!
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Ted St. Martin is the Guinness Book of Record holder for Most Consecutive Free Throws. On April 28, 1996 while conducting a shooting clinic he made 5,221 consecutive Free Throws. It took 7 hrs and 20 min. He traveled the states doing clinics for Coors Beer Inc. back in the day! You might remember him as "Coors Light Silver Bullet Sharp Shooter" He is the Greatest Free Throw Shooter in the World!
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The music is as ice as his freethrows
lol
Dwyane*
@@AristideLimIII 5 years ago damn
"386 then I jumped clear up to 987" boy..that escalated quickly
Kyle 223 927
I remember reading about Mr. St. Martin when I was in the 6th grade. I read about him in the Guiness Book of World Records and I couldn't understand how a man who wasn't even a professional athlete could do what many professional basketball players couldn't do very well.
It may look ugly but it worked & it's still amazing!.... He's the greatest!..... and he can teach anyone to shot over 90%!..... I've seen him in action!.....
He should have trained Shaq.
Imagine getting to 5,220, then a fly buzzes on your face and you miss the next one
I personally know Mr. Ted, as I have always called him, for nearly 13 years now. He works as a highly credited and respected armed security gaurd at power plant I worked at. This man has more talents than throwing a basketball. He has an amazing memory. From the first time you meet him, he can remember your name. When I moved over to another power plant, I came back to the gate after over a year, and he still remembered my name. The nicest person you would ever know too.
I deliver to you guys and he always say hello with a smile and God bless. Nicest man you could meet.
You still alive homie?
Hello. do you know how to get ahold of him. id like to interview him for a podcast
thats great, it's been along time since you posted this. hope your well.
😂😂😂@@tyler4538
Don’t bend your knees and keep your elbows out. Got it.
0:40 the fact that summer madness is playing in the background makes me feel like im watching a hooper dreams doc or a hoodmovie with a similar plot
i hit ten throws in a row today and thought I must be close to the record ;-) ha ha ha
Ted will be the first to tell you that his form isn't pretty! But he was the best! And he can correct your mistakes and make you a 90% shooter!..... Ted is 76 years old now and his shoulders don't allow him to shoot any more, but he can still teach!
Kool n the gang kick in every time they show ol dude . he's a beast
Wow. He is the best in the world at free throws and people are on here saying ugly form and crap? Pretty sad and pathetic. I would like to see them beat his record. haha
designated free throw shooter? what happens if u miss the second and then get trampled by 250 pound nba players.
I wish I could do that and not get bored
he has a good memory .. and muscle memory.
really good form...
Like what he said, Designated Free Throw Shooter! That would make basketball so much more fun!
Everyone please respect him this is my great grandpa and just saying he's still Alive I promise cross my heart And hope to die this is my grandpa
He told me when he was a kid that he never loved sports until his older brother got him into basketball but please don't talk crap mostly talking to them haters
I wish I was as good as him
Fake
It might be true but I'm kind of 50/50 on this one..
Senga ether way it go its his grandfather
@@amieriddles I have video footage of me making 743 in a row. I do not believe this record 5,221 to be accurate.
I shot 78 in a row in 1975,I thought it might be some kind of record.Boy was I wrong.
Psh I could do that hold my beer
3:47 - ok, he's human
Notice his natural reaction to missing is to “laugh” about his mistake.
One (BIG) secret to making free throws consistently is, “keeping a positive attitude”, not getting frustrated when a shot is missed, but just staying confident and focused...always visualizing success.
Can Steph Curry make it that far?!😂
He's better than Kwame brown:)
I have a lot of questions / red flags on this record. To shoot 7 hrs and 21 min without a bathroom break, water break, to do this record outside in Jacksonville FL, in the grass, no a regulation size court or lines, in the sun, weather elements and this isn't a young adult doing this, a 50-60 yr old man... and that goal he is using in his backyard is super forgiving and moves 4 inches every time the ball is made.... making/shooting Free throws is not about speed in shooting a shot, to make a shot every 4-5 seconds for that length of time I do not believe to be true, the human body doesn't have strength to do a repetitive motion that frequently and that often without error or breaks in between. I know because I have video footage of my self hitting 743 free throws in a row with no rebounder. I know how dehydrated I was during my 2 hrs and 12 min shooting free throws, how my arms, legs felt during my attempt and the 1-2 days after. Cramping in legs, forearms and arms. I can only speak on my experience, I was 32 when I hit 743 free throws in a row. I have been in contact with Guinness World Record, in 2023 you need physical evidence of records to show because people are dishonest. To actually have viable evidence and something people can say that is legit and followed rules etc To shoot an absurd amount of shots and the length/duration of time and other variables I mentioned above I do not believe this to be true. Check out my RUclips Channel for my records. Taylor Grayson 33, I have been using the NBA HomeCourt app for over 3 years. There is no photoshopping, editing, it uses the camera on your phone to track makes and misses. Viable Footage you can see my entire record of 743 Free Throws Made in a row!
The record was done on a regulation court that Coors built for Mr. St Martin in his back yard. And it’s still there. Not the hoop you see in the video. Mr. St Martin would hit 1,000 in a row during half time show’s traveling the country representing Coors Lite who sponsored him. He will be the first to tell you his shot isn’t pretty……
@@miguelamadeo1582 it’s not about having a pretty shot or not. But doing a physical act or motion for that amount of times and that quickly. The body, muscles, stamina, fatigue etc doesn’t add up. Even if it was on a regulation court in his backyard, shooting outside is way tougher than inside so that adds to the questioning of this 5,221.
@@TaylorGrayson33 in the video Mr. St Martin tells you all his personal records he broke and where they were done in front of live audiences! His friend Bob Fisher has shoot close to 3,000 in a row. Mr. St Martin is 87 years old now and retired when he was 67…… his life was working out and traveling the country living up to his reputation. He told me once In Louisiana he missed 3 out of his first 5 during a half time show and the fans booed him! Then he hit 500+ and they gave him a standing ovation. He told me that he worked out to make sure he would never miss that first shot again. He was even hired by the Atlanta Hawks to coach the team but he turned it down. When he shot the 5,221, he did it during one of his many clinics….. there was over 15 people present. I worked with him when he was over 70 years old was still doing daily pushups even though he had retired….. Blessings, keep shooting and to be successful requires dedication! Keep Shooting! 👍🏼
he said he had breaks for drinking fluids
@@王勇-j9vstill doesn’t make sense. Doing a repetitive physical motion at 60 years old, in the sun, doesn’t matter how much you drink. You do the math 5,221 divided by the 7 hrs and 20 min. He didn’t have much time to rest or drink bc that means he averaged 12 makes a minute. That is very fast, again. Shooting free throws isn’t about speed, it’s about concentration, focus and rhythm. By the way adding a camera and recording any record adds pressure to any record and has validity. Video footage is KING in 2023, I have my video of 2 hrs and 12 min of my 743 record. I doubt this 5,221 is actually legit. I can only be persuaded by actually seeing video proof. For an insane amount of makes, attempts etc to not have to be recorded is absurd and ridiculous.
My best is 22
free throw shooting savant
My best is 76
Shaq disliked this.
I fell shots pretty good I'd get you bored around 200 though
Your crazy lol
I call BS. First, this guy is shooting on the softest rim in human history. Second, why do they keep changing the recording angle? If he's hitting all these shots, why not show an uninterrupted clip
That was an interview, not the record attempt. That wasn't even the court that was used for his record attempt.
The reason they don't show an uninterrupted clip is because it's an interview for entertainment value.
I though record was broken by someone who shot 2,750
really????
It was, back when his was in the lower 2,000's range. But, then he broke that record too.
I have video footage of me making 743 in a row. I do not believe this record 5,221 to be accurate.
u should see me at the park im like Steph, only better
Nate Sure
his form is like shiiiiiiiiiiit
athletes make $$$ because they are expected to work hard and sacrifice to become highly conditioned and skilled, not because they can make FTs
I guarantee you he gets put under pressure in a nba atmosphere he doesn’t make more than 4 in a row
You can't guarantee shit lol
doesn't take away his accomplishment.
I have video footage of me making 743 in a row. I do not believe this record 5,221 to be accurate.
@@dosu360 never said it did… But being under pressure changes a lot
He has a broken shot just sayin
ew shot fore eww
Damn. After you've thrown over 1,000 throws... it must get really, really nerve-wrecking when you get close to that world-record number. Could you imagine taking the two shots to tie and surpass it? Shit.
I haven't comment for a while. I've read all the post.... For the negative comments, yes Ted will be the first to tell you his form is not pretty! To the guy that said they can break the record on the rim shown in the video (Do it, you probably can't hit more the 25 in a row, my best is 163). Ted set the record on a regulation 10 foot rim court in his backyard that was donated for him by Coors to practice (he has a cement half court). I've shoot there with my kids. Ted doesn't shoot any more (Father time is catching up to him, he's 83 now) but he still give pointers. No he doesn't teach you to shoot like him. I played Pro Ball over seas and one pointer I took from him that I wish I knew when I was playing was not to bend my knees when shooting my Free Throws. He told me that if your tired in a game from all that running why bend down to shoot when all you need is a flick of the wrist and a straight follow through. I'm 55 now and using Ted's tip I can still hit over 50 on a good day. One more note if you didn't realize it on the this video. Ted told me that once he was invited to a shoot at half time during the Final Four (don't remember the year) and he missed 2 out of his first 4 and the crowd began to boo him. Then he hit over 700 in a row before half time was over. This put pressure on him to practice, practice, practice and make sure that first shoot always went in. Ted use to shoot during half time at NBA and College games representing Coors. He would drive all over the country in his personal van with the "The Coors Silver Bullet" Logo on it. I am so proud to know Ted St. Martin. He is proud humble family man (standing 5 ft 6 in tall), still working (Monday - Friday) and never misses a Sunday at Church. Love you Ted.....
Just a Friend ...... in my Roy Acuff voice (Ted's favorite Country Singer)
OK BOOMER
@@grxyrxse666 damn u disrepectful af.
Thx for the amazing story! greetings from Berlin
What’s odd is, Tom Amberry, who made 2750 in a row before being asked to leave the gym, said to bend your knees. He also had an unorthodox shot, holding it low and out, in front of his chin, though he shot with one hand. Maybe technique doesn’t matter as much as being able to repeat whatever technique you have. And maybe being able to repeat it has to do with focus.
Also, Mo Norman comes to mind. Hi he ‘greatest ball striker’ in history, supposedly. He had an uncommon swing. But one he could repeat.
I met this gentleman right after his world record in the Lake City mall in Florida in 1996. As a young teenager he challenged anyone to outshoot him. I considered myself a very good free throw shooter, he only had to make 15. Needless to say I don’t think he missed the whole day.
Impressive especially wearing his work attire
I deliver to the plant that mr Ted is a security guard at. Nicest man you could meet. Always greets you with a smile and sends you on your way with a God bless. Hes retiring soon. Definitely gonna miss seeing him around.
He was mentioned by our pe instructor today. That world record he made was amazing!
@@otto7848 he is a good guy
Just FYI: Mathematically speaking and logistically speaking. If someone shot 7 hrs and 20 minutes that is 440 minutes. To make 5,221 in that time frame is 11.9 makes a minute. That is a free throw make every 5.5 seconds. Not factoring in the misses/attempts he had. Then he claims to have taken breaks, well how many breaks and the length of breaks? So that means he had to avg 15-20 makes a minute, meaning a make every 3-4 seconds. Not factoring in the missies or attempts! There is no way for a human to put up a shot every 1-2 second for 7 hrs and 20 min straight. I think GWR has been fooled and the world tricked on the accusation of this number. The math does not add up, the outside factor in Jacksonville FL in the sun, wind, in his backyard, age and other elements. Exhaustion, dehydration, fatigue and muscle cramps spasm are a no brainer. There is too many variables that make this claim undoable.
i agree, i really hold the record
@@QUiNTiNBANKS what’s your record?
@@TaylorGrayson33 20 with my eyes closed
@@QUiNTiNBANKS this must be your PR bc it’s not a certified world record.
that guys incredible but you have to remember when your playing a game and tired fatigued is a lot easier to miss then to make it when your fresh and under less pressure but still its unbelievable
+david enger 5221 in a row and hes not fatigued?
david enger it took 7 hrs damn
This is going to be Steph Curry when he retires.
NBA tyrese haliburton and Lemelo Ball‘s shooting teacher
I'd rather making a free throw with ugly form than not making it with pretty form!!
ACKNOWLEDGE SHAWN STASIAK
Or maybe everyone in the world is shooting wrong and he is shooting right
there are and never was any humans in the world who could shoot like him so why are u asking if there is any in the nba
Mind boggling incredible I can’t register my mind on it? The focus don’t bend your knees? Form is whack but the shot is whap is all you hear? Wow!
and here i am with the max of 3 free throws in a row
My max is 11 in a row, but that includes a few hours of practice, lol. I don't play basketball in my life so that's why I needed a few hours of practice just to achieve 11.
I got in the low 30s once and a few 10s
Damn this guy should qualify for the Lakers! They need a legit FT shooter other than KCP!
Yeah right Lonzo shoots only 60% on FT’s, whereas KCP shoots a little over 85%.
release high school 1
-chase yoooooooo
Hi MrRolaCosta
I have not received an order from you or you would have certainly gotten it.
Ted
The fact that I’m related to him
It's different shooting free throws during a game. That should be considered. Some players make hundreds of free throws in a row in practice but miss a lot during games.
Fatigue
Nope. Virtually nobody can make hundreds in a row
I haven't heard if anyone who has made "hundreds of free throws in a row" in practice. Steph Curry, Steve Nash, Mark Price, Rick Barry, Calvin Murphy....all would probably tell you that if they make even 100 consecutive when not fatigued, it is very rare.
@@derrickrogers3203 steph makes hundreds of 3 POINTERS in a row in practice
My record getting my own rebounds is 65. I was pretty proud of that. I can usually do about 96 out of 100. 5,221 is insane.
nice! my record is 57 in a row
I have video footage of me making 743 in a row. I do not believe this record 5,221 to be accurate.
Where is the proof?
"Unpredictability pays off" - Announcer
WTF is he talking about? Being 7 foot tall and having world class athleticism pays off. I wonder if the narrator intended to be obtuse or if he is oblivious to how stupid his analysis was.
Unbreakable
I have video footage of me making 743 in a row. I do not believe this record 5,221 to be accurate.
I don't see him, but I do keep in touch with him!..... I can let him know!
Tazman0014 I try to shoot like him but I don’t know how to do it
Hi man, i would like to know if ted still lives, how old is he now?
I’m from Boise Idaho. Right outside of nampa. So this was crazy to see him do this in nampa
Summa, Summa, Summa TIME...
Dwight Howard has to learn from him.
How?
I have video footage of me making 743 in a row. I do not believe this record 5,221 to be accurate.
He shoots totaly wrong
Does anyone know if there are any NBA players who shoots like he did?
7 years later, your getting a response, no, the best free throw shooter ever in the nba is Steph Curry, who shoots just over 90% on his career. This guy is certainly well over 90%.
Ice
Just got your DVD, thanks a lot!!
He’s shooting on a toys r us hoop tho
That's his practice hoop.
I have 11 in a row
You're the man.
you'd excpect someone like Shaquille to hold this record but no, just some random dad
Ted was going to help Shaq when he was LSU but the NCAA didn't allow him, Money amateur issues.
How come when he shoots, they don't show the basket?
I'd like to see proof that he made over 5,000 in-a-row in 1996. Is it on the internet?
Because it's an interview for entertainment value, not the actual record attempt.
The record took over 7 hours and since it was back in 1996, I doubt there's an online video of it. I couldn't find one anyway.
@@aChristian4RonPaul I have video footage of me making 743 in a row. I do not believe this record 5,221 to be accurate.
I have video footage of me making 743 in a row. I do not believe this record 5,221 to be accurate.
I want to see proof that you’re a real human …
I respect him an all but its alot hard to shoot a free throw after actually playing basketball.
So after 5k free throws you think he's not tired? interesting....
Amie Riddles Yeah, pretty much. Sure, his arms may be tired, and it might be a little cardio. But that's nothing compared to the constant physical exertion of competing in a live basketball game.
John Braddock How much you wanna bet ANY nba player couldn't do this
Man :\ My spelling was kind of crap two years ago.
good one... my spelling is still crap.
That was legit. Period. Nothing else about it but, I still don't get how taller players are worse at shooting, shouldn't it be the opposite? I mean if you can do a "j" and be parallel to the rim shouldn't it be easy to make it? No logic, no explanation lol... 8th wonder of the world? Shaq's free throw percentage lol... 9th this guys.
They are primarily worse because of lack of practice and poor form. But, at a certain point height does affect form, since the angle of the shot changes.
It's late in the day and I ain't been on the court yet
Hustle to the mall to get me a short set
Yeah I got on sneaks but I need a new pair
'Cause basketball courts in the summer got girls there
Didn't realize we were allowed to use rims with give. I will break this record one Sunday on the rim at the house next door to my parents. Like the hoop used in this video it basically catches the ball. Also do we know how much PSI was in the ball used for the record? With a low pressure ball and a forgiving rim someone might shoot 10,000 in a row.
Johnrap11 did Guinness give you that record yet?
That wasn't the hoop or even court that he set the record on. There's a video titled “A Piece of the Game” on Vimeo where it shows the court that he set the record on.
You my friend are what we cal a....Playa Hater
I will beat this record.
sure
He shoots very ugly, if he was actually trying to shoot a basketball on a defender he would get rejected so bad the defender wouldn't need to jump
+Cooper Morris it's a 2 handed set shot it works in games, it just isnt used anymore like the skyhook. larry bird could shoot with both hands consistently. the iceman used english on the glass thats unheard of now. rick barry shot 89% underhanded free throws. just because people dont do it any more doesnt mean it doesnt work. if you seriously think someone couldnt come off a screen and sink one flat footed from 30ft away with a quick release you need to go back and watch more basketball
I don't understand how he can make so many with that form