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Some advice from a coach if you want it

1. Holding a ball may seem like the right move, but it's best to pass it around, so everyone gets to touch it.

2. Come hard to the ball

3. Pound it up the middle when you see an opening

4. When going inside, make sure the lane is not clogged.

5. Work the high low post.

I'm such a child, but I don't care

In all seriousness, have a great time, and good luck.
 
You're getting old, like the rest of us. Admit it to yourself, and Embrace it! That means stretching out your legs, arms, neck, everything - take 10-15 minutes to do this before you play. Don't just show up, shoot baskets for 10 minutes, and start playing - that's a recipe for injury for older players. Have fun, don't play defense, set some screens.
 
Wizard Mentor said:
You're getting old, like the rest of us. Admit it to yourself, and Embrace it! That means stretching out your legs, arms, neck, everything - take 10-15 minutes to do this before you play. Don't just show up, shoot baskets for 10 minutes, and start playing - that's a recipe for injury for older players. Have fun, don't play defense, set some screens.
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lol yea, playing defense in the paint especially can be a very regrettable decision.
 
KingSpeed said:
I'm trying out tomorrow. Can't wait. Haven't shot a ball though since I drained three straight threes at the Moda Center. I'll let you know how I do!
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Now you just have to learn to play some defense. I hit that fade away on you pretty easily
 
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Does the gay men's league have ballboys
 
Best of luck Kingspeed! Just curious but how old is the league? And how many teams?
 
I think that's bullshit if you ask me..... how do they make sure you are eligible to play in that league? We had two gay guys in our city league we used to play in. It was no big deal. Sports should be bringing all walks together FAMS!
 
THE HCP said:
I think that's bullshit if you ask me..... how do they make sure you are eligible to play in that league? We had two gay guys in our city league we used to play in. It was no big deal. Sports should be bringing all walks together FAMS!
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There are Mexican only soccer leagues in Portland. There are Somali only soccer leagues in Portland. Is that bullshit? Who cares the reasons different communities come together and play sports.
 
My step brother is gay. Growing up in Indiana, there were not alot of people accepting. He and just about every other gay person had to stay in the closet or pay the price. It would have been great if there was a group like this for him to network.

There are plenty of religious and ethnic sports leagues out there. I see no problem with there being one for a persecuted minority like this.
 
My father used to belong to a rec league with old Timbers players in the 80s. There wasn't much passing, just guys beating the shit out of one another. I'd hope modern amateur leagues are more enlightened.
 
THE HCP said:
I think that's bullshit if you ask me..... how do they make sure you are eligible to play in that league? We had two gay guys in our city league we used to play in. It was no big deal. Sports should be bringing all walks together FAMS!
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Feeling a little left out? No need.

From their web site:

"Welcome To NYC Gay Basketball League!
We are New York's first official gay basketball league. Since our founding in 2006, we've maintained and grown an athletic environment free of discrimination for members and friends of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. "

It would appear they welcome almost anyone, with the possible exception of judgmental ass hats.

BNM
 
ripcityboy said:
My father used to belong to a rec league with old Timbers players in the 80s. There wasn't much passing, just guys beating the shit out of one another. I'd hope modern amateur leagues are more enlightened.
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I grew up playing streetball on the local court. No blood no foul. You had to learn to take some hits. I broke bones, got a few teeth knocked out...and kept playing. That's real ball right there.
 
Chris Craig said:
I grew up playing streetball on the local court. No blood no foul. You had to learn to take some hits. I broke bones, got a few teeth knocked out...and kept playing. That's real ball right there.
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I used to do the full streetball circuit in Portland, go play at Mt Tabor in the crater, get my game up. Then go to Laurelhurst park, play there. Then go to Irving Park and go to war.

Good times.
 
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