minus-squareannoyed_applicant21BtoNBA@enterprise.lemmy.ml•Any competitive advantage to swatting a blocked shot versus keeping your hand stationary to increase your chance to recover the ball afterwards?linkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·3 months agoIf a defender keeps their hand straight up it’s easier to shoot over the top of them. Invading the shooters space with your hand is the best way to get a block. And you have to do it quickly, otherwise the shooter will shoot over you linkfedilink
If a defender keeps their hand straight up it’s easier to shoot over the top of them. Invading the shooters space with your hand is the best way to get a block. And you have to do it quickly, otherwise the shooter will shoot over you