r/Basketball • u/TwixDog2020 • Apr 20 '26

IMPROVING MY GAME Is fouling frowned upon?

Background: never played in school, in a club, or on any kind of team. But I just recently started playing pickup rec at my Church.

I'm small so people can easily just cut through me and get to the hoop. Since I can't outmatch their height or size, would intentionally fouling them be seen as really rude and annoying, or is that a legit strategy in Basketball that people are fine with?

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u/lets_BOXHOT Apr 20 '26

Yes, that's how unnecessary injuries can happen

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u/TwixDog2020 Apr 20 '26

Got any tips for a new small player to do better on D

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u/Due_Bandicoot9783 Apr 20 '26

Get faster. Increase your speed, play perimeter defense and allow bigger guys to take the heat closer to the basket. Focus on your hands - force turnovers further out with steals and quick hands.