- Oct 13, 2001
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On television
Do you ball watch like most?
Do you ball watch like most?
What Do You Watch When You Are Viewing A Basketball Game?
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- Oct 13, 2001
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On television
Do you ball watch like most?
Do you ball watch like most?
- Dec 29, 2007
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If Vladimir Radmanovic is in the game, I'm watching him on defense and just complaining about everything he does/doesn't do.
- Dec 29, 2007
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If Vladimir Radmanovic is in the game, I'm watching him on defense and just complaining about everything he does/doesn't do.
- Feb 7, 2008
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I was literally just thinking about this a few days ago.
I realized I have ball-watched for most of my life. Recently, I've been either focusing on how team's play defense (examples, close outs, box outs, how well shots are contested, etc). I've also zoned in on specific players for 2-3 minutes of gameplay to see how they play on both ends of the court.
I realized I have ball-watched for most of my life. Recently, I've been either focusing on how team's play defense (examples, close outs, box outs, how well shots are contested, etc). I've also zoned in on specific players for 2-3 minutes of gameplay to see how they play on both ends of the court.
- Feb 7, 2008
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I was literally just thinking about this a few days ago.
I realized I have ball-watched for most of my life. Recently, I've been either focusing on how team's play defense (examples, close outs, box outs, how well shots are contested, etc). I've also zoned in on specific players for 2-3 minutes of gameplay to see how they play on both ends of the court.
I realized I have ball-watched for most of my life. Recently, I've been either focusing on how team's play defense (examples, close outs, box outs, how well shots are contested, etc). I've also zoned in on specific players for 2-3 minutes of gameplay to see how they play on both ends of the court.
- Oct 13, 2001
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1. What I underlined is still indirectly ball-watching though. Close-outs, box-outs, and contested shots are a result of ball location.
2. Yea I do the same. Spend a few mins just looking at one player and watching what they do on both ends. Good stuff.
- Oct 13, 2001
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1. What I underlined is still indirectly ball-watching though. Close-outs, box-outs, and contested shots are a result of ball location.
2. Yea I do the same. Spend a few mins just looking at one player and watching what they do on both ends. Good stuff.
- Mar 7, 2011
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hard not to watch the ball in this sport.
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hard not to watch the ball in this sport.
- Jan 23, 2008
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yeah especially if you are a hawks fan. but i like to look at the off ball movement, and how teams rotate
- Jan 23, 2008
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yeah especially if you are a hawks fan. but i like to look at the off ball movement, and how teams rotate
- Sep 15, 2002
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I do both. For teams that actually run more than isos/on ball pick and rolls, it is really enjoyable/informative to watch off the ball. I always think teams like Utah (under Sloan), LA, and BOS are the best to watch because their offenses emphasize player and ball movement.
Teams like ATL or MIA...there's really not much to watch off the ball because they hardly run offense.
Off-topic: It's a shame that so few teams nowadays run actual offenses, rather than just basic sets. I think superstars can play in whatever offense/sets you run, but role players really benefit from being engaged in a structured offense rather than just spotting up in a corner all game and having the superstar dribble for 15 seconds. I think that's why we've seen teams like the 90's Bulls, 00's Spurs/Lakers, Jazz able to seamlessly insert different role players each year successfully.
Teams like ATL or MIA...there's really not much to watch off the ball because they hardly run offense.
Off-topic: It's a shame that so few teams nowadays run actual offenses, rather than just basic sets. I think superstars can play in whatever offense/sets you run, but role players really benefit from being engaged in a structured offense rather than just spotting up in a corner all game and having the superstar dribble for 15 seconds. I think that's why we've seen teams like the 90's Bulls, 00's Spurs/Lakers, Jazz able to seamlessly insert different role players each year successfully.
- Sep 15, 2002
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I do both. For teams that actually run more than isos/on ball pick and rolls, it is really enjoyable/informative to watch off the ball. I always think teams like Utah (under Sloan), LA, and BOS are the best to watch because their offenses emphasize player and ball movement.
Teams like ATL or MIA...there's really not much to watch off the ball because they hardly run offense.
Off-topic: It's a shame that so few teams nowadays run actual offenses, rather than just basic sets. I think superstars can play in whatever offense/sets you run, but role players really benefit from being engaged in a structured offense rather than just spotting up in a corner all game and having the superstar dribble for 15 seconds. I think that's why we've seen teams like the 90's Bulls, 00's Spurs/Lakers, Jazz able to seamlessly insert different role players each year successfully.
Teams like ATL or MIA...there's really not much to watch off the ball because they hardly run offense.
Off-topic: It's a shame that so few teams nowadays run actual offenses, rather than just basic sets. I think superstars can play in whatever offense/sets you run, but role players really benefit from being engaged in a structured offense rather than just spotting up in a corner all game and having the superstar dribble for 15 seconds. I think that's why we've seen teams like the 90's Bulls, 00's Spurs/Lakers, Jazz able to seamlessly insert different role players each year successfully.
- Sep 18, 2003
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i watch what plays teams run.
mavs, thunder, and celtics run effective plays to get their guards in good position to score.
mavs, thunder, and celtics run effective plays to get their guards in good position to score.
- Jul 17, 2009
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I've always been a student of the game, I can analyze the game/players/talent better than I play. I look at the sets, plays, defense being played, etc.
- Jul 17, 2009
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I've always been a student of the game, I can analyze the game/players/talent better than I play. I look at the sets, plays, defense being played, etc.
- Sep 18, 2003
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i watch what plays teams run.
mavs, thunder, and celtics run effective plays to get their guards in good position to score.
mavs, thunder, and celtics run effective plays to get their guards in good position to score.
professor ykk
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- Dec 3, 2009
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I was a post in my "day", so I usually gravitate toward the 4's and 5's to see how they operate, but if there's no quality in the frontcourt and there isn't anyone else that interests me(watching Ray's off the ball movement and the look of fear in the defender that's chasing him is something else, always entertaining) then I'm ball watching like everyone else.
professor ykk
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- Dec 3, 2009
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I was a post in my "day", so I usually gravitate toward the 4's and 5's to see how they operate, but if there's no quality in the frontcourt and there isn't anyone else that interests me(watching Ray's off the ball movement and the look of fear in the defender that's chasing him is something else, always entertaining) then I'm ball watching like everyone else.
- May 19, 2004
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NBA: Basically follow the ball, once in a while I'll just focus in on one player just to see what he does or doesn't do. Like if Jeremy Lin enters the game.
College: They run more plays, so I pay more attention to the sets and what defense is being played to combat it. There's more fundamental strategy in the college game, whereas in the NBA there are a lot more 1 on 1 isos.
College: They run more plays, so I pay more attention to the sets and what defense is being played to combat it. There's more fundamental strategy in the college game, whereas in the NBA there are a lot more 1 on 1 isos.
- May 19, 2004
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NBA: Basically follow the ball, once in a while I'll just focus in on one player just to see what he does or doesn't do. Like if Jeremy Lin enters the game.
College: They run more plays, so I pay more attention to the sets and what defense is being played to combat it. There's more fundamental strategy in the college game, whereas in the NBA there are a lot more 1 on 1 isos.
College: They run more plays, so I pay more attention to the sets and what defense is being played to combat it. There's more fundamental strategy in the college game, whereas in the NBA there are a lot more 1 on 1 isos.
- Jun 17, 2006
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I watch whomever has the ball...
- Jun 17, 2006
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I watch whomever has the ball...
- Aug 10, 2003
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i watch my team win... if not I'm disgusted... and of course i enjoy watching the star players but like i said it don't matter as long as my team win
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