MOVING WITHOUT THE BALL — by Steve (Call Me “Speedy”) Nadis
It’s the middle of summer, with the All-Star Game fast upon us, so thoughts naturally turn to basketball. In extolling the virtues of a player, pundits often talk about his (or her) ability to “move without the ball.” That’s something I never understood. Or maybe I understand it all too well. I never had much of a basketball career, but when I did play (back in junior high school), the thing I did best was move without the ball. In fact, I can’t remember ever touching the ball in a game situation. Maybe my teammates didn’t trust me (what we now call a “trust issue”), thinking perhaps that I’d grab the ball, run out of the gym, and never look back. For whatever reason, I became pretty accomplished at moving without the ball.
I’m confident, moreover, that if I ever made it to the NBA, I could make a name for myself with that same skill. You can be sure that Dwyane Wade and Shaq would never pass the ball to me. With some practice, I’m sure I could be the best there ever was at moving without the ball, possibly earning a Hall of Fame berth. I realize the NBA draft is over, and my number has not been called, but Danny Ainge and other league executives ought to know there’s another player ought there dying to break into the bigs, and unlike other show-offs lusting for their big shot, this guy promises not to hog the ball. In fact, if it comes toward me, I’ll run.
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18:30:07
Does the phrase only apply to basketball? Because I think I’ve also seen football, soccer and other players moving around without balls.
You may be onto something here, FW. The skill about which I write (and in which I excel) may have broad applications–far broader than I ever imagined…
Well Snake if you had found one of those old fashioned supporters you mentioned a while ago, you wouldn’t have these problems moving without your balls.
Whew, Doc, thank God it’s you! I just received a half dozen “comments” from “antique furniture china,” which is helpful if you’re looking for Chinese or Tibetan furniture but might otherwise be regarded as a nuisance.
they probably didnt give you the ball,,
knowing all too well your teamates
that youd pass it for handbll
and smack it “the ball” on the wall
instead of the net………….?,,,,
somebody had to save this ,,
flubberwinkle shame on you ….=z=
My suspicions are finally confirmed. When you click on the link after Burt’s comment, you are taken to Snake’s profile. Burt=Snake! The secret is out. I think you need a new alter ego, Snarky one!
You’re talking some crazy stuff there, TB. Maybe that heat is finally getting to you. Take it easy there, fella. And don’t be a big shot: Wear a sun hat!