I miss running a fastbreak.
I miss that instant when you switch from defense to offense; that sudden burst of power that rushes through your body when you know the opponent has missed and you break for the opposite basket.
I miss that adrenaline rush when you realise that you have numbers, when it's a 2-on-1 or 3-on-2. Like sharks reacting to blood in the water.
I miss that feeling of cold calculation as you decide how to break down the defense; whether to pass to the open man, or to take it strong to the hoop. I miss watching the defenders frantically scamper to even the odds, but to no avail.
I miss the sound of the net, whipping the ball as it falls through.
I miss back-pedalling to defense, staring into the eyes of the opponents and saying, "You're turn".
Man I miss basketball. And I'm not just talking about watching it (damn you David Stern, end the lockout!); I miss experiencing it.
Because playing basketball was more than just a game, it was an experience.
4 comments:
AMEN to that!!
Havent been able to catch a game in long time man!
So badly want to get back on the tarmac for a lift off or crossover shuffle for a fade away jumper :D
wish i could watch you throw a ball into a hoopy-net thing. *swish*
T - you lose 10 cool points for calling it a "hoopy-net thing". But yeah you'd enjoy it methinks ;)
it's ok, i have infinite cool points. *swish*
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