Free throw shooting is one of the most important aspects of a close basketball game. In close games (6 points or less) the outcome is usually decided by free throws.
Take a look at this video of the National Championship game and notice the score during each segment.
If you watch Douglas Roberts' shot, you'll see that he bends his legs properly, but his shot starts from his arms and body and not from his legs. That is why the shot is short. In addition (and Billy Packer points it out), he leans backwards after the shot not following through the whole shot, which takes momentum off the shot as well. You'll also notice that Derrick Rose backs off the free throw line before the shot is complete. The momentum to push you back might begin before your shot completes, thus taking momentum off the shot. That is why you should stay on the line with your follow-through until the ball goes through the hoop.
Shooting in general needs to start from the legs, because that is where the power comes from. In addition, follow through the shot and hold the follow-through until the ball goes through the hoop. If you lean backwards after the shot or lean from one side to the other, the ball will tend to move the way you lean because you more than likely start the lean before the ball is released.
Like a golf swing, there are a lot of things to think about when shooting and thinking through these things during practice and repetition should make shooting shots (especially free throws) routine in a game and you do not have to think about it.
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