Free Throw Percentage is a statistic used in basketball to measure a player's accuracy when shooting free throws. It is calculated by dividing the number of successful free throws made by the total number of free throw attempts, then multiplying the result by 100 to get a percentage. For example, if a player makes 8 out of 10 free throws, their free throw percentage would be 80%. This statistic is important because free throws are unopposed shots that can significantly impact a game's outcome. A higher Free Throw Percentage indicates a more reliable shooter, which can be crucial during close games when every point counts.