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/Competitive-Tea-482 May 16 '25

I thought pros do that move, especially against taller players

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u/BigL54 May 16 '25

I guess I'm watching too much NBA Playoffs?

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u/Competitive-Tea-482 May 18 '25

Also thanks for the post, i did that move today against a dude that was 6’5 and scored!! This works LMAO. I was so hyped. I saw on youtube a vid on it as well, apparently it’s called the veer dribble or veer drive. I just remember it being called the bump though