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From the pinch post make a controlled drive down the lane. Make a shot fake or lean into your defender, then take a quick step back away from the defender. Dribble back and jump behind the ball. Pick it up in front of your shooting knee with your shooting hand on top of the ball and balance hand under the ball. Shoot a jump shot. Maintain balance by picking up the ball at your knee and exaggerating the follow-through of your shoulders, head, and shooting hand toward the basket to counter any tendency to lean back on your shot.

ice cr?m, Thursday, 24 March 2011 18:09 (thirteen years ago) link

lol j/k i think just like general principals like go to where the other players are not, if youre not open pass the ball immediately and move to a spot where you might be open, find out where youre effective from and go to that spot, generally lots of activity and ball movment is good, like go for every rebound, youll be able to get a lot that you thought you couldnt

ice cr?m, Thursday, 24 March 2011 18:13 (thirteen years ago) link

also pick and roll/pop - set a pick and then move right after - you will probably be open

ice cr?m, Thursday, 24 March 2011 18:14 (thirteen years ago) link

Yeah, the two things I seem to be alright at so far are (1) boxing out and getting rebounds and (2) playing aggressive D

When I have an open lane to the basket I tend to rush or spazz out though. Probably just need more experience.

for real molars who ain't got no fillings (Hurting 2), Thursday, 24 March 2011 18:33 (thirteen years ago) link

you should practice layups, take a few dribbles then jump and extend yr shooting arm fully in one motion letting the momentum of yr body softly loft the ball off the glass, once you get comfortable w/that you wont be so tempted to spaz, prob greatest utility as far as practice time goes

ice cr?m, Thursday, 24 March 2011 19:22 (thirteen years ago) link

yeah whenever the full court's available i'll do fast break practice where i start on one end, dribble up and lay it in. go back and forth about 10 times and you'll be nice and winded. good for ball handling and layups.

Moreno, Thursday, 24 March 2011 19:29 (thirteen years ago) link

yeah some main points of advice i could give:

move a lot without the ball on offense. set picks for the better players at the top of the key, and set off the ball screens for shooters. when you get the ball, RELAX. make smart passes rather than cool ones - think about making high pecentage plays. don't dribble unless you've got a plan about what you're going to do with it. if you're open and you're confident you can make the shot, take it. other than that, make short, low-risk passes

this might sound condescending but when i'm playing medium-quality pickup i'd much rather have someone on my team who's not necessarily a scorer but i can trust to play adequate defense, get rebounds, and generally not fuck up than someone who thinks they're a lot better than they are - ie takes way too many shots, dribbles for no reason and gets trapped, is over-aggressive on defense & leaves their man, etc. play within yourself, until you've been playing for longer and are confident in other parts of your game

kl0p's son (k3vin k.), Thursday, 24 March 2011 19:33 (thirteen years ago) link

seriously just ~playing smart~ is something everyone should work on

like these past couple weeks where i've been without probably the best part of my game - my jumpshot - i've actually been playing really well still. i've noticed i'm taking higher percentage shots, making a higher pecentage of my shots, and getting more assists.

kl0p's son (k3vin k.), Thursday, 24 March 2011 19:44 (thirteen years ago) link

don't dribble unless you've got a plan about what you're going to do with it.

this is so key

A True White Kid that can Jump (Granny Dainger), Thursday, 24 March 2011 19:50 (thirteen years ago) link

yeah that should be on a banner hung across gyms across america

kl0p's son (k3vin k.), Thursday, 24 March 2011 19:52 (thirteen years ago) link

haha feelin everybody on the 'just relax' tip

who is john nult? (dayo), Thursday, 24 March 2011 23:40 (thirteen years ago) link

seriously just ~playing smart~ is something everyone should work on

― kl0p's son (k3vin k.), Thursday, March 24, 2011 3:44 PM (3 hours ago) Bookmark Suggest Ban Permalink

playing on a team thats collectively ~playing smart~ is so joyful and flowing, and usually winning

ice cr?m, Thursday, 24 March 2011 23:48 (thirteen years ago) link

btw the worst ppl on the court are dudes who call for the ball every single time

who is john nult? (dayo), Thursday, 24 March 2011 23:49 (thirteen years ago) link

the most vile savages are 'player coach' types imo

ice cr?m, Thursday, 24 March 2011 23:51 (thirteen years ago) link

i love short guys who insist on playing point but can't pass at all

ℳℴℯ ❤\(◕‿◕✿ (Princess TamTam), Thursday, 24 March 2011 23:57 (thirteen years ago) link

would you rather they played in the low post?

mookieproof, Friday, 25 March 2011 00:01 (thirteen years ago) link

i'd prefer that they freakin get fucked!

ℳℴℯ ❤\(◕‿◕✿ (Princess TamTam), Friday, 25 March 2011 00:02 (thirteen years ago) link

lol

feelin the player coach comment unless the dude is really good and gives genuinely good advice. ive played with dudes who have said things that legit had an effect on me, but played with many more who were annoying/wrong. i save my "coaching" for trash talk to the other team lol

kl0p's son (k3vin k.), Friday, 25 March 2011 00:24 (thirteen years ago) link

communication and occasional advice are fine, its just when guys are habitually babbling on every play and feel like theyre being meaningful - and lol i feel like the most effective/obnoxious form of trash talking is when you act like youre giving sincere advice abt what the guy youre guarding is doing atm like 'thats right protect the ball keep it low use your body' it really can throw a dude off - tho its not something i really do as it just comes off kind of lame and weird

ice cr?m, Friday, 25 March 2011 00:49 (thirteen years ago) link

haha last night this guy was checking me up top all game and pissing me off and i was letting him know - later he was one on one on a fast break and i block his layup and i let him know he should keep the ball high on those if he wanted to score

kl0p's son (k3vin k.), Friday, 25 March 2011 01:07 (thirteen years ago) link

Good stuff all, ty. Must say I enjoy playing D -- there's something satisfying about realizing that your man is starting to get annoyed at the pressure you put on.

for real molars who ain't got no fillings (Hurting 2), Friday, 25 March 2011 01:23 (thirteen years ago) link

yah i really like defense

ice cr?m, Friday, 25 March 2011 01:26 (thirteen years ago) link

trash talk pointers:
"are you going to shut up when you lose?"
"i am going to beat you there [points]" [then does so]

mookieproof, Friday, 25 March 2011 06:46 (thirteen years ago) link

what are some good places to play at in DC?

kclu, Saturday, 26 March 2011 07:52 (thirteen years ago) link

i used to play on p street between 15th & 16th

also o & 26th

mookieproof, Saturday, 26 March 2011 14:34 (thirteen years ago) link

one of my only happy memories from middle school was being forced to play in a 5 on 5 game w/ a buncha the jocks and bullies even though we were supposed to play two separate half court games according to the teacher.

I got picked near last, somehow due to either anger or having a chip on my shoulder, i scored 10 points in a very short game, and put back a tip-in right in my nemesis's face towards the very end (he was like way shorter than me).

check out my malady (San Te), Saturday, 26 March 2011 14:42 (thirteen years ago) link

the adams morgan courts at columbia and 19th get decent games too.

Moreno, Saturday, 26 March 2011 15:40 (thirteen years ago) link

So, anyone want some Nike Air Max Turnaround Low 10.5 barely used for cheap?

rock rough 'n' stuff with h.r. pufnstuf (Hurting 2), Monday, 28 March 2011 17:49 (thirteen years ago) link

lol wha happen?

who is john nult? (dayo), Monday, 28 March 2011 23:38 (thirteen years ago) link

so do people play either of the following games on the playground still

21
Knockout

check out my malady (San Te), Monday, 28 March 2011 23:44 (thirteen years ago) link

21 def if there's not enough people for a game. good way to work on some skills you don't use that often in a real game.

knockout in gym class maybe

kl0p's son (k3vin k.), Monday, 28 March 2011 23:45 (thirteen years ago) link

They turned out to not quite be the right fit and fucked up my feet pretty bad. I've had blisters and wounds that have not healed for over a week. Too narrow in front and pinched my toes together, but stiff on the sides so they wouldn't spread like most of my shoes have.

rock rough 'n' stuff with h.r. pufnstuf (Hurting 2), Monday, 28 March 2011 23:45 (thirteen years ago) link

xpost I always liked 21 because I have no ballhandling skills but I have a competent jumper and am taller than most of my friends.

damn Hurting that sucks.

check out my malady (San Te), Monday, 28 March 2011 23:46 (thirteen years ago) link

I wonder if there are enough NYC people for an eventual FA3o3 game

rock rough 'n' stuff with h.r. pufnstuf (Hurting 2), Monday, 28 March 2011 23:46 (thirteen years ago) link

you, icey, me + erstwhile ilxor yanc3y play

sleep is pretty fucken tall

would pay some $ to see jw play

mookieproof, Monday, 28 March 2011 23:57 (thirteen years ago) link

So in terms of more mildly lame liveblogging, I've seen a couple of big improvements in my game lately -- first a few days ago I realized my jumper was showing some consistency, and then yesterday I realized I had developed enough ball control to actually one-hand a layup straight off a dribble, i.e. bring the ball up with the dribbling hand only -- not the most impressive thing I know but it felt good

rock rough 'n' stuff with h.r. pufnstuf (Hurting 2), Saturday, 2 April 2011 05:18 (thirteen years ago) link

now do that w your opposite hand

A True White Kid that can Jump (Granny Dainger), Saturday, 2 April 2011 14:17 (thirteen years ago) link

i still can't do a layup w/ my left hand, but then again my left arm/hand is pretty pathetic

San Te, Saturday, 2 April 2011 14:20 (thirteen years ago) link

the one move I mastered was the running one-handed jumper. usually from about the free throw line. however, get me to do a hook shot and it probably winds up smashing someone in the face

San Te, Saturday, 2 April 2011 14:20 (thirteen years ago) link

so i was playing today at chelsea piers w/a friend and it was dead just us two playing one on one and some children then a bunch of employees of the place started showing up and shooting around on the other court so i was all to them hay we should get a game and they were like we have one set up just waiting for people and i was like whatre you playing maybe we could jump in and run full and they were all yeah maybe in a v non committal strage way - so then like 20 minutes later they let the singer for the strokes in the side door and he was not v good

ice cr?m, Friday, 8 April 2011 21:44 (thirteen years ago) link

i feel like there are at least two other thread i couldve put that amazing anecdote on but i chose to bless you the beloved contributors to ilh

ice cr?m, Friday, 8 April 2011 21:45 (thirteen years ago) link

Wait so did you run full court with Julian Casablancas or not?

rock rough 'n' stuff with h.r. pufnstuf (Hurting 2), Friday, 8 April 2011 21:47 (thirteen years ago) link

And were you like "damn, that shot was a little HARD TO EXPLAIN"

rock rough 'n' stuff with h.r. pufnstuf (Hurting 2), Friday, 8 April 2011 21:48 (thirteen years ago) link

did they let you run full? cause that's terrible if they didn't

also i hope you kicked that guy's ass

mookieproof, Friday, 8 April 2011 21:48 (thirteen years ago) link

no they wouldnt let us play! it was 5 employees and the dude playing 3 on 3 per some celebrity arrangement - my friends did play v leonardo decaprio there once but i was not in attendance

ice cr?m, Friday, 8 April 2011 21:51 (thirteen years ago) link

the worst part was i just really wanted to get a game minor ny celebrity or no

ice cr?m, Friday, 8 April 2011 21:52 (thirteen years ago) link

although obvs if i did play v dude i would mention it everytime i heard the strokes until the end of time

ice cr?m, Friday, 8 April 2011 21:53 (thirteen years ago) link

Shame I was hoping u got skool that dude

Aerosol, Friday, 8 April 2011 21:53 (thirteen years ago) link

hes tall like 6-4 or so but seemd p slow and not that skilled - he was dressed as you might image a stroke would dress to play basketball

ice cr?m, Friday, 8 April 2011 21:55 (thirteen years ago) link

haaa

mookieproof, Friday, 8 April 2011 22:03 (thirteen years ago) link


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