Chuck Hayes' free throws are not for the faint of heart

Houston won a big one over Los Angeles Sunday to take sole possession of first in the Western Conference and extend its winning streak to 22 games.

More importantly, though, the nation got the opportunity to watch Chuck Hayes shoot a free throw. That he made it, his sixth in 14 attempts this season, was an afterthought.

Hayes' free throw shooting form is one of a kind, unique in the way that you tell your kids to cover your eyes so they don't learn any bad habits. The lead-up to the shot is innocent enough: a quick spin to get the feel for the ball in his hands, a couple dribbles, and a look to the hoop.

But the shot itself is preceded by a kind of pump fake. The ball goes up, the form looks good... but then the ball remains in Hayes' hands for about a second too long. Everyone in the arena -- including Hayes, apparently -- is fooled.

If there was ever such a thing as bait for lane violations, a Chuck Hayes free throw is it.

If you're looking for more laughs at Hayes' expense, there are plenty more videos where this one came from. (YouTube)