I hate this new tactic where players bounce the ball off the floor. They try to be all showy and flashy with it, trying to impress people. I think the kids call it "dribbling" or some such rubbish. Showboats, the whole lot of 'em!
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I hate this new tactic where players bounce the ball off the floor. They try to be all showy and flashy with it, trying to impress people. I think the kids call it "dribbling" or some such rubbish. Showboats, the whole lot of 'em!
[QUOTE=stephanieg]I hate this new tactic where players bounce the ball off the floor. They try to be all showy and flashy with it, trying to impress people. I think the kids call it "dribbling" or some such rubbish. Showboats, the whole lot of 'em![/QUOTE]
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[QUOTE=Created Player]...as they elevate is wack (like what Battier is pretty much doing to Kobe on every shot).
This is pretty much the work defensive technique I've seen in 20 years. It's right up there with the elimination of the hand check.
So puss, IMO.[/QUOTE]
What the hell have you been paying attention to in 20 years? This technique is one of the most basic strategies-- in accordance to defense-- that has been taught to kids when they first learn to play organized ball. You're ridiculous.
[QUOTE=stephanieg]I hate this new tactic where players bounce the ball off the floor. They try to be all showy and flashy with it, trying to impress people. I think the kids call it "dribbling" or some such rubbish. Showboats, the whole lot of 'em![/QUOTE]
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probably the most moronic opinion i've heard to today, way to set the bar buddy
[QUOTE=Created Player]:no:, no they haven't. People like Battier aren't even defending the ball. He's going right for Kobe face when he jumps.
That's wack.[/QUOTE]well if he goes 4 the ball more than likely he's gonna foul kobe. i think putting a hand in the face is really effective, i mean if he cant see the basketball goal he has pretty much no chance of making it. unless he can see the hand:hammerhead: :hammerhead: :hammerhead: :hammerhead: :hammerhead:
This is almost as dumb as the time Dizzle said the NBA should ban the pick and roll because it gives an unfair advantage to the offensive team.
[QUOTE=reppy]This is almost as dumb as the time Dizzle said the NBA should ban the pick and roll because it gives an unfair advantage to the offensive team.[/QUOTE]
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I swear people are so damn stupid its literally funny.
[QUOTE=reppy]This is almost as dumb as the time Dizzle said the NBA should ban the pick and roll because it gives an unfair advantage to the offensive team.[/QUOTE]
LOL :oldlol:
[QUOTE=reppy]This is almost as dumb as the time Dizzle said the NBA should ban the pick and roll because it gives an unfair advantage to the offensive team.[/QUOTE]whoever said that should go :banghead:
[QUOTE=stephanieg]I hate this new tactic where players bounce the ball off the floor. They try to be all showy and flashy with it, trying to impress people. I think the kids call it "dribbling" or some such rubbish. Showboats, the whole lot of 'em![/QUOTE]
word? they haven't started that around my playground yet...
[QUOTE=ExpatSunsFan]Or Doug Christie play against just about anybody.[/QUOTE]
"Who's Doug Christie?" - OP
[QUOTE=reppy]This is almost as dumb as the time Dizzle said the NBA should ban the pick and roll because it gives an unfair advantage to the offensive team.[/QUOTE]
Some one actually said that???:roll:
[QUOTE=stephanieg]I hate this new tactic where players bounce the ball off the floor. They try to be all showy and flashy with it, trying to impress people. I think the kids call it "dribbling" or some such rubbish. Showboats, the whole lot of 'em![/QUOTE]
:roll:
[QUOTE]I hate this new tactic where players bounce the ball off the floor. They try to be all showy and flashy with it, trying to impress people. I think the kids call it "dribbling" or some such rubbish. Showboats, the whole lot of 'em![/QUOTE]
:roll:
Anyway, it's textbook defense, it's just amazing that Battier was able to do it on nearly all of Kobe's attempts.
i grew up playing youth bball in the 70s and they were teaching the technique back then
[QUOTE=Created Player]...as they elevate is wack (like what Battier is pretty much doing to Kobe on every shot).
This is pretty much the work defensive technique I've seen in 20 years. It's right up there with the elimination of the hand check.
So puss, IMO.[/QUOTE]
You never balled in your life huh?
[QUOTE=Fedor - Laker]You never balled in your life huh?[/QUOTE]
that was pretty obvious since when he first joined, this just cements that fact.
[QUOTE=stephanieg]I hate this new tactic where players bounce the ball off the floor. They try to be all showy and flashy with it, trying to impress people. I think the kids call it "dribbling" or some such rubbish. Showboats, the whole lot of 'em![/QUOTE]:roll: thats a good 1
but i hate that new tactic that just came out where they actualy throw the ball toward the rim instead of placing it gently in. they even have a line so if u get behind it and throw the ball in the hoop you'll get 3 points instead of 2!!!!!!!!1111111111!!!!!!!!!!11111!!!(i put the 1's in on purpose):oldlol:
clearly, Created Player never even realized what the hell the exceedingly common basketball phrase "get a hand up on the shooter" really meant in the first place:roll:
Only a top defender like Battier can maintain such close contact with an opposing player so he can ACTUALLY get a hand up to block the shooters vision. but since Created Player never played basketball before, he doesn't understand that trying to physically block a jumpshot is nearly impossible:roll:
[QUOTE=Created Player]...as they elevate is wack (like what Battier is pretty much doing to Kobe on every shot).
This is pretty much the work defensive technique I've seen in 20 years. It's right up there with the elimination of the hand check.
So puss, IMO.[/QUOTE]
You are soft.
This Lebron groupie clearly hasn't played basketball before. Just go jack off to some more Lebron highlights or make another thread on how Lebron > Kobe because you clearly don't know anything about basketball.
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[QUOTE=reppy]This is almost as dumb as the time Dizzle said the NBA should ban the pick and roll because it gives an unfair advantage to the offensive team.[/QUOTE]
Dizzle is quietly cheering for more threads like these. It makes a lot of the stuff he said on the old boards like nothing.
[QUOTE=stephanieg]I hate this new tactic where players bounce the ball off the floor. They try to be all showy and flashy with it, trying to impress people. I think the kids call it "dribbling" or some such rubbish. Showboats, the whole lot of 'em![/QUOTE]
:oldlol: Well played my man.
[QUOTE]My point, which you missed, was that because there are a lot of similarities, perhaps the reason you dont see it so much is because it isnt allowed. Which I actually dont think it is.[/QUOTE]
Except your point is completely wrong. It is allowed and frankly it is reatarded if there was a rule against it. There is nothing wrong with doing it and it is just great defensive strategy.
[QUOTE]What the hell have you been paying attention to in 20 years?[/QUOTE]
Isn't it obvious that he is no more then a 15 year old who knows absolutely nothing about basketball and is just obsessed with LeBron?
That was some crazy defense by Battier. His hand was like an inch from Kobe's face. That would be incredibly distracting.
And he didn't foul Kobe either...impressive.
Let me guess, kicking a pass to stop an uncontested lay-up is wack too? Get the fu$K outta here! I was taught to get a hand in someone's face in JUNIOR HIGH cuuuuuuuuuuuuzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Come to think of it....how often do you block a jump shooter....most of the time a defender's job is to alter the shot...not block it(especially for guards).
p.s. What are peoples' opinions on yelling out something before someone goes up for a shot? I'm all for it, with moderation of course:P Usually do it when a guy's in close with an easy one.
[QUOTE=w00terz]go jack off to some more Lebron highlights.[/QUOTE]
hahahaha looking fwd to the other 4 pages of flaming.
C'mon people, admit the occasional retard on here makes for some good jokes.
Originally Posted by [B]stephanieg[/B]
[I]I hate this new tactic where players bounce the ball off the floor. They try to be all showy and flashy with it, trying to impress people. I think the kids call it "dribbling" or some such rubbish. Showboats, the whole lot of 'em!
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:oldlol: Well played my [B]man[/B].
stephanie g is a man?
On the Internet, GIRL = Guy In Real Life
[QUOTE=RainierBeachPoet]stephanie g is a man?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=BTrujillo] I'm a Kobe fan...but I'm surprised more people don't do it...it seems to be working[/QUOTE]
See, the thing is, you need that quick reaction time to block his visual before he gets that initial 1st look. Most of the time the hand in the face is a second late and by then, if Kobe wanted to, he could probably knock it down with his eyes closed. (*this goes for a bunch of players:P*)
[quote]I'm a Kobe fan...but I'm surprised more people don't do it...it seems to be working[/quote]
The reason why most people don't do it is because they CAN'T do it. It really is a difficult skill to pull off. Battier is just one of those incredibly solid defenders who's quick enough to stay so close to Kobe, and disciplined enough to avoid unneccessary contact. His timing to get his hand in Kobe's face is really impeccible.
[size="4"]if You Dont Touch The Player You Can Do Whatever You Want. Jeez.[/size]
i guess u havent heard about people poking u in the stomach when u go up 4 a shot too. it makes your stomach feel funny and it messes up ur shot a little. my bro taught me that:D
[QUOTE=AppleNader]The reason why most people don't do it is because they CAN'T do it. It really is a difficult skill to pull off. Battier is just one of those incredibly solid defenders who's quick enough to stay so close to Kobe, and disciplined enough to avoid unneccessary contact. His timing to get his hand in Kobe's face is really impeccible.[/QUOTE]
Exactly. I've done it, and I've had it done to me, but I don't do it habitually because it's very difficult to do without fouling. Never mind being able to stay close enough to do it effectively.
What I do do a LOT is stick my hand directly in front of guys' faces when they drive if I'm out of the play and have no chance of stopping them. Like, I'll literally ride their side and put my hand directly in front of their eyes as they go for the layup. Works quite well, and fortunately I've never hit anyone in the face. :D
Bruise Bones and Ron Insane do it. Not as much as Battier did it today in a game.
[quote] :oldlol: Well played my [B]man[/B].
stephanie g is a man?[/QUOTE]
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I usually just make a loud yelping sound and hope the guy misses the lay up after blowing past me on D.
Nah nah look guys its not in the "spirit" of the game. Wen ur defending a jump shot, put both arms behind ur back, then jump. If ur gonna block, u hav to block with ur head.
And also I agree with the guy who said pick-and-rolls should be banned coz it gives the offensive team an advantage. I mean, its so unreasonable to expect the defending team to "belly up" or "switch", coz come on, its so hard to do.
Seriously tho, wat the hell were both of them thinkin? I thought ppl who came here new at least a tiny bit about basketball. Why would they even think of posting if they know nothing about the topic?