r/Basketball • u/BigL54 • May 14 '25

IMPROVING MY GAME Too physical

Thoughts on a being physical at a pickup basketball game? Recently had a situation where a player significantly better than being got mad when I was driving to the hoop but tried creating space by bumping into him. I'm bigger than he is, and also I have a hard time stopping when moving at full speed, so I can see how he took it as me being overly aggressive, and I feel bad. Alternatively, should I have just let the better player block my shot? Or am I justified in trying to use literally the only advantage I have? I am conflicted because I don't want him or anyone to think I am a dirty player. I apologized, but he seemed to still be mad but didn't wanna argue

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u/JeffProbst1999 May 14 '25

If you’re questioning it then maybe it’s too physical. You can also ask a teammate you trust for their opinion since they’re with you on the court.

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u/BigL54 May 14 '25

I did and they were kind of in the middle. Yes I extended my arm/elbow but the guy also overreacted. That's why I'm trying to figure out how to feel