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I don't mind when they call foul cuz most of the time people do tend to hack, but I hate it when they get all pissy about it. Just call your damn foul, check it up, and move on.
I love playing vs. tall younger kids though. You can abuse the out of them in the paint and block the out of their shots eventhough they are way taller
I don't mind when they call foul cuz most of the time people do tend to hack, but I hate it when they get all pissy about it. Just call your damn foul, check it up, and move on.
Another thing I hate (especially when playing w/ the older crowd) is that there's always some alpha-male bag trying to be a player-coach and tell you what you should do or how to run the offense.
yeah some people turn into real vaginas when they get fouled
There's this kid named Jake I absolutely hate playing with. If this guys on your team its a guaranteed loss. This kid simply shoots every time he gets the ball, and Im not exaggerating this kid shoots every time he gets it. Even though the kid is a decent midrange shooter he insists on shooting from the 3point line and shooting 20 foot jumpers. God, I hate people who play like that.
I hate when mother ers yell "and 1"
that just makes you wanna foul 'em so much harder the next time
I hate when mother ers yell "and 1" and there is no one near them.
Don't forget grabbing your jersey/shorts. They do that all the time.The old dudes I play with usually just level people. Seriously these guys do it all : Foot under the shooter, throw elbows on rebounds, blatant pushes on layup attempts, they'll trip you when you try to drive. Its basically just wrestling with a basketball lol. And they always seem to think they never commited a foul, and the worst part is the moment you touch them they'll start whining.
I also hate when greasy mother ers insist on playing skins, where there really is no need. then you have to get all their greasy disgusting sweat all over you
I played quite a bit in memphis over the summer...those were some ghetto ass games.
You can get maybe 4 or 5 good possessions in and then your game will go to .
I'd much rather play here in chattanooga at the YMCA or at the school and get a few good games in than play some of the ghetto trash in memphis or down in Atlanta.
There's some dude who's like 6'7 or 6'8 that plays with us. This guy's only move is the hook shot. I don't mind him shooting hook shots because he has great size for pickup ball, but this guy takes it too far. Im talking about 19 foot hook shots, 20 foot skyhooks, 3 point hook shots. That looks so stupid.
Streetball in my experience = a bunch of guys wanting to play a one-on-one game instead of a team game, a bunch of jump shot bricks. Waste of time.
I love playing, try to play 3 or 4 times a week at this outdoor park down the street from me. There is usually pretty damn good compe ion, and most of the times its 17 or 18 year old kids from the local high school team playing, so it helps me keep my game pretty solid. My strengths are ball handling and shooting. I'm also pretty decent at driving, but not to good at finishing. I usually like to pass the ball off once I get in the lane. I'm an ok rebounder, but should be better for my size. I cant jump worth a damn either, and really need to work on my d.
The thing with the young kids I play with is that there is so much immaturity, they showboat so much and always seem to have that smug look when they do something. And also younger kids are the Kings of Overdribbling imho. The thing with the older guys is that they play basketball as if its backyard wrestling, but most of the times we still have good games.
Oh , almost forgot :
ill admit im that guy. the chucker/ball hog who shoots 20% yet doesnt stop shooting, the 1 who will bark and tell everyone else what to do. the one who doesnt really play defense except reach and hack and then argues and says it was all ball.
im one of the older guys at Tech and when i first came here, thats what i had to put up with, so now the roles have reversed.
I'm a regular at the University of Arizona recreation center. I usually play about 2-3 hours a day, maybe 4-5 days a week. I love it.
I'm a 5'11" shooting guard type. I'm a midrange shooter, decent at taking it to the rack, and I've been developing a pretty solid 3-point shot. If I had to liken my game to a current NBA player, I'd say Manu Ginobili is a good model. I'm not a strong player, though, so I have to get everything with speed and finesse.
I'm a streaky player, too. If I get hot, I'm pretty unstoppable. If I go cold, I can't hit . It has a lot to do with how much confidence I play with.
i play on the regular at 24 hour fitness.. im 6'1 and cant jump for so sometimes if i get lucky i can sneak in and play a game at a middle school where the hoops adjustable so i can dunk hahahaha.
hahaha thats me
Where did you play at?
Probably the worst thing about 'streetball' is guys who see you coming up and think you're gonna suck cuz you're white, they end up getting beat by whitey, and then want to talk after.
People that camp in the keyway for upwards of 6/7 seconds. That's just rude. Also, people that back right off you so no dribble moves can work and they force you to just shoot jumpshots. That's just them not being bothered to play real defense.
That or they don't think you can hit the shot. That's the defense I play after a couple games when I'm gassed
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