Some guys do, but most don't. Nash does it quite a bit and if he doesn't get the board, he quickly pressures the rebounder. Oftentimes the missed three bounces about 5 feet in front of where the guy shot it so it makes sense. Problem is the two guards are expected to be first down the court to stop a break so coaches teach them to get back and not worry about the board. Smarter thinking though is to do what Nash does, if you can't follow and get the board, create immediate pressure to prevent a quick break.
"Follow your Shot" is stupid. Very difficult to do as Good shooters like to hold their follow through.
Bird did too, and everyone remebers that Famous play... but watch his clips, 99% of the time he did NOT follow his shot. For some reason he knew he missed that one and went after it.
I would bet not one college or NBA coach teaches kids to follow their shot.
Bird did too, and everyone remebers that Famous play... but watch his clips, 99% of the time he did NOT follow his shot. For some reason he knew he missed that one and went after it.
I would bet not one college or NBA coach teaches kids to follow their shot.
Fundementals is a lost art in the NBA. Look at all the traveling that occurs. Watch when a player catches a pass. He will establish his pivot foot and then he will pick it up start using his other foot to pivot. An obvious travel. Its rarely called.
Thats why the TV ratings are in the toilet. Who wants to watch that crap?
Thats why the TV ratings are in the toilet. Who wants to watch that crap?
It is an epidemic in High School, College, and Pros, and the reason you don't see it in the NBA, is because it has been a full decade-plus now since the League raided NCAA ball..and now thanks to ESPN's DunkFest HighLites..all games on all levels are whored out.
The reason something like Dr.J or Michael Jordon dunking from the FT line isn't exciting, is because everynight..is Harlem Globetrotter Night at your local arena..it's played out ad-nauseum.
And that Washington General Matador Defense is on display at almost all arenas across America..HS, College, and Pro.
I wonder if guys like Walton, Bird, Frazier,etc..really watch much NBA ball today outside of being paid to do so?
Ironic isn't it Chuck, that the same allowance for walking started for MJ and Ewing,etc..to create skywalking to the rim, is now the exact reason so many over the age of 30(that know better)..do not watch NBA ball except for the Playoffs.
The reason something like Dr.J or Michael Jordon dunking from the FT line isn't exciting, is because everynight..is Harlem Globetrotter Night at your local arena..it's played out ad-nauseum.
And that Washington General Matador Defense is on display at almost all arenas across America..HS, College, and Pro.
I wonder if guys like Walton, Bird, Frazier,etc..really watch much NBA ball today outside of being paid to do so?
Ironic isn't it Chuck, that the same allowance for walking started for MJ and Ewing,etc..to create skywalking to the rim, is now the exact reason so many over the age of 30(that know better)..do not watch NBA ball except for the Playoffs.
There is no denying the rise of uber-athleticism, better shooters en-masse, and speed galore..but the focus on Defense has faded..because if it were stressed..there would be more players using those same advanced physical skills to D up the way Bowens and Billups can.
The reason San Antonio and Detroit are the league's two best is because they can D up to a man.
Sacto, Denver,etc..can shoot it..but they aren't gonna be winning anything anytime soon.
The reason San Antonio and Detroit are the league's two best is because they can D up to a man.
Sacto, Denver,etc..can shoot it..but they aren't gonna be winning anything anytime soon.
koidog said:
i wouldnt call it stupid. i've seen so many times where a guy taking a 13 foot jumper has no one between him and the rim and he'll just hold that pose waiting for his next poster to come out.
the ball is in the air long enough that he could have taken a few steps toward the basket and maybe gotten his own rebound.
or what i see more than anything is a guy taking a 3 from the corner and the ball bounce back toward him but sadly he is signing autographs instead of going after the ball.
i know i'm asking too much of these guys.
primetime21 said:
The shot is not followed by guards for a variety of reasons:
1. 75% of all shots rebound opposite the shooter - that is why big men are coached to get rebounding position on the weak side, and that is why ball reversal is important - it allows the offensive big man to have inside poistion on the weak side
2. Once a player is coached to follow his shot, it can lead to a bad release. You do NOT want to be leaning forward on a jump shot.
3. You need to get back on defense if the shot is missed. The chances of getting an offensive rebound are less than 50-50 and that still doesn't mean you'll score, but the chance of the other team scoring on a 2 on 1 must be close to 90%.
