I don't think players flex muscles, jaw at others, or do the stare down now anymore than they did 40 years ago. Some people are inherently more demonstrative in reaction than others...always have been, always will be. If you think times are different now than what they were 40 or even 20 years ago regarding this, why do you think this is? It may seem that way because of more TV coverage...more players being seen doing these on-court demonstration, but I don't think the percentage of those doing so has changed much, if any. Some people are hotheads and some need to showoff whether it's in bent chicken wing muscle flex or the rarer bug-eyed zombie-like stare down as if possessed. All the while, some people are quieter in demeanor, more reserved in action. Whatever a person is, if this person happens to be a college ball player, others are there to witness it. We all remember hotheads from our youthful playground days, the arrogant ones ready to pick a fight.
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His body is almost at a 45 degree angle to the basket. And he fades. Needs work imo. But I'm no expert to be sure.
I've received one trophy in my 71 years of life. It was for recognition as member of a team, "Second Half of the Season Fall Creek Little League Champs". I wish I had it today, but it probably got thrown out in the trash when I went off to college. Trophies had more meaning back then. They were earned with the sweat and tears of actual accomplishment. Just being there wasn't enough. We had no "cookie mothers" on the sideline underneath their tents with coolers, passing out Kool-ad to ensure proper "hydration". Just give me a garden hose and I'll deal with it! Most parents didn't attend the games as the fathers were too busy working and the mothers fixing dinner. There were no Sunday morning travel tournaments to Timbuktu for more intense competition. Games were played back then just for fun, not bragging rights for your grandparents. This didn't scar us into depression later in life. We adjusted well. So in answer to your question, that's what I am. So what are you, "trophy boy"?
I am not a everyone wins a trophy crowd, grew up much like you, But I like in your face attitude Trace has .
I go to plenty of high school games 95% of the players do not do that kind of stuff.
what about medals? or ribbons, I could see you walking around town wearing your 4 h ribbon for best in show
If you are right handed , your right foot should be be a little ahead of your left foot for proper balance . If you are left handed , then your left foot should be ahead . As you step into your shot your shoulders should be squared to the basket . That’s the way Dick Baumgartner taught it , so I’ll go with his version of teaching shooting .
Seeing this never gets old:
And, look -- Fife is right there ready to bite Boozer's arm if needed.
Well…sort of fits.
He at least walks the walk. Our current guys mostly talk the talk.
Does that mean you support the benchmob theatrics after someone hits a jump shot (which shouldn't be any big deal since they're supposed to be able to do that anyway).
In IU's last couple games, I saw an opponent's bencher praise his teammate by squatting down with one knee on the floor pointing his finger like a pistol at his own teammate and, after an IU three-pointer, I saw IU's backup-backup-backup center act like he was wiping snot from his nose and flicking it onto the court.
Some benchmobs have even choreographed elaborate silly presentations like five guys acting like they're paddling a canoe, for example. I wish it would go away..
Let me take a domesticated guess out of the blue...roosters? I always had you pegged as a man of chickens, clucking and scratching his way to food.
He also has a slingshot shooting form. Def needs tightened up to be a consistent shooter
IU desperately needs a shooting coach
Again, many many lefties have the exact same shooting style as Landers. Probably he lacks confidence, who knows.....
Not that rankings mean much I just saw Schifino was down to #16 but Banks was maybe #120 and Gunn above #150. Banks of course looks great on tape but I can tell you Gunn is definitely a 4 Star. Actually I am going to start my own thread on this.
I do not know if our culture is worse or better than others. I prefer controlled emotion spirit etc. #4 hurt MD last night.
I wish TJD would not flex.
The 24/7 coverage, cell phones, etc may well make actions of today aggrandized compared to 40 years ago.
Completely disagree. Kid has good size for his position, good outside shot, can drive. Seems a little lackadaisical at times but Woodson will ride him hard. Has a chance to start next season at off guard. Better than Galloway, Leal, Lander, and Stewart. Although Schifino will start in front of Gunn.
Schifino plays PG. Unless, you think XJ will be back and our backcourt will be XJ and JHS. But I agree, I think Gunn will surprise. Never underestimate an Indy kid on the court. They play against great competition and the coaching they receive is top notch.
Tell me about him.
What are his strengths & weaknesses on the court?
What about his intangibles:
Is he coachable?
Is he a good teammate?
Is he driven to improve?
Does he love the game?
Does he love to win?
Does he have any dog in him?
I got four trophies in bowling as a.teen. two were because my team won the title two yrs in a row. I had the highest average both years. It is fun to win, but what I remember is my teammates. We had a good time together.
What I have seen is a good shooting stroke. He sees the floor well and passes. He has athleticism. Overall Gunn is a good prospect imho
Really? That's basketball. The three steps is a little excessive but the first sounds uncalled for.
Don't think you will have to worry about reading a reply because I would bet it is business as usual - talking out of his ass.
If Shiffino played in the same back court as XJ it wouldn't be the first time IU started 2 point guards. I see Shiffino playing both.
Almost all great shooters turn their bodies, and point their shooting shoulder towards the basket. Even the ones that have been saying you need to be “square to the basket”
Kevin Durant would be an example of an exaggerated body turn. Larry Bird turned his body a fair bit. Steph Curry, who has been quoted saying you need to square your body, actually turns his body “left” of the basket. Klay Thompson would be one of the most truly square bodies in todays game. And even he has a slight angle at setup.
This whole thing blew my mind when I had a coach show me all of this a few years ago. I grew up in the shoulders square to the basket too! I went back and looked at some of my own videos in high school and college, and sure enough, I was turned slightly.
how did you do when they took down, the bumpers?
So what was your average as high man? I took bowling in Phys Ed at IU, back when Phys Ed was required. It took a 150 average for an "A: at the end of 8 weeks. I had a 149 going into the last day. Nailed it with a 163 on the final round. (insert Queen song, Under Pressure). There was no trophy, only personal satisfaction in being able to still brag about it 50+ years later to you.
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