Is basketball's blocked shot where the defender swats the ball aggressively into the stands. I feel so awkward watching a defender act all tough after such a move even though it's still the other team's possession. There's absolutely no reason to "swat".
If a defender kept his arms straight he'd 1) be less likely to be called for a foul 2) have a better chance of blocking it (b/c he'd be as "high" as possible), and 3) be more likely to retain possession.
This play has always bothered me, but I just caught five minutes of a UCLA special. Jabbar used to just "catch" an opponent's shot with the gentlest of blocks. It was such a thing of beauty.
The NBA is dead.
If a defender kept his arms straight he'd 1) be less likely to be called for a foul 2) have a better chance of blocking it (b/c he'd be as "high" as possible), and 3) be more likely to retain possession.
This play has always bothered me, but I just caught five minutes of a UCLA special. Jabbar used to just "catch" an opponent's shot with the gentlest of blocks. It was such a thing of beauty.
The NBA is dead.
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