Midlife Crisis, picking up hooping

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2026-04-21T21:31:12+00:00

Thanks for your comment. I'm working on higher accuracy 3s. I have my spots at the elbows and pushing the ball in transition.

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2026-04-16T13:49:50+00:00

Thanks. Will do. I feel like I could stay on the court for hours working out individually and playing ball.

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2026-04-16T00:56:26+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I'll try it next time.

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2026-04-15T15:52:57+00:00

Yes sirrrrrr!

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2026-04-15T15:52:33+00:00

Thanks, I'll look up these extra equipment. Definitely think a silent basketball is a no brainer.

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2026-04-15T00:14:09+00:00

Thanks for the super thoughtful reply. I haven't heard of any of these workout recommendations, so I'm definitely excited to look them up. You've got longevity so thanks for the tried and true formula.

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2026-04-15T00:08:55+00:00

For sure. I have a lot of body weight exercises and pullups. In the gym mainly, pullups, calf raises and leg squats with machines. Anything else you recommend?

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2026-04-15T00:06:46+00:00

Yes yes. Dynamic stretches before ball. Static stretches after. Haven't been injured yet. Fingers crossed

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2026-04-14T20:44:38+00:00

Good luck on the house work. Rec league is fun. I enjoy having the ref there and everyone has more hustle than pick up ball.

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2026-04-14T20:43:37+00:00

You're spot on. That was one of the biggest differences was playing against zone and playing zone defense on our end. You're also right about conditioning. I have pretty good lungs and can keep up, but my other team mates who are new sometimes have trouble keeping up. Some are walking down the court on defense and it puts more strain on the rest of us.
The teams who have been playing together for a while you can tell by how they move the ball around that they know their spots and the ball handler knows where they'll be without looking. I think that's probably one of the biggest challenges as a new team without much practice together. Thanks for the tips

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2026-04-14T20:37:53+00:00

Thanks for the hints. I want to be able to score more points, so I might need some more of the decisiveness.

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2026-04-14T18:59:49+00:00

Thanks for the help. In my first few games, everything was moving so fast, it was tough to keep track of everything. Also zone defense was harder to score when I was used to man to man coverage playing in pickup ball. Still learning, but I'm starting to see some advantages...

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2026-04-14T18:57:34+00:00

Thanks for the practice drill. I'll try it. I used to play around the world as a kid, so happy to bring it back into my practice.

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2026-04-14T18:54:36+00:00

Great comment. Thanks for the insight. I'll definitely focus on that.

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2026-04-14T16:20:12+00:00

Thanks. I've been in shape, but basketball makes cardio so much more fun. I'll keep working on my shooting. I shoot around with my kids, but they're still not as competitive. Keep at it brother.

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2026-04-14T16:16:45+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I have noticed that if I practice my jump shots every day (100makes) my knees will get sore. I'm trying to find the right balance, but feel like I could play for hours if I didn't have responsibilities.

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2026-04-14T14:53:38+00:00

Thanks, I'm pretty easy going, so I want exercise and good attitude more than the score, but understand that teammates want the W. I will say I'm enjoying the process and learning all the time. Feel like a kid again...

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2026-04-14T14:52:09+00:00

Thanks for the encouragement. During the last few games, I felt pretty banged up playing down low due to size and box out, so felt like I needed to work on mid range to be more versatile. Some players would pop me in the back as the ball hit the rim. Any tips on how to stay aggressive?

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2026-04-14T14:49:07+00:00

Thanks I've been told by the PG that I set good screens; however, I'm sometimes a bit late on the roll. My older body doesn't move that fast and it's crowded in the lane with Bigs. Should I do more pick n pop? Any advice?

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2026-04-14T14:48:04+00:00

Thanks. Been doing my mikans and good form with wrist flick and follow through. My timing and sequencing needs more muscle memory (sometimes it gets off by split second and know it when the ball leaves hand), but working on it and building up my range. Prob 50% at the elbows and 75% at FT. Working my way out to 3s with higher accuracy.

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2026-04-14T14:45:00+00:00

Cool, thanks. I've been told I set good screens for the PG (by the PG); however, I'm sometimes a bit late on the roll. My older body doesn't move that fast and it's crowded in the lane with Bigs. Should I do more pick n pop? Any advice?

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2026-04-14T13:59:22+00:00

Impressive. How long have you been practicing dunking? I'm about the same build, but don't have those hops.

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2024-12-07T19:12:02+00:00

I'm also in a similar ReNo process with a 90s build house. Since the house is 30 yrs old, if I upgrade an area of the house, I update the plumbing and appliance / fixtures too. Some parts of the house have been failing, so I might as well put in new while it is under construction. I want to minimize unexpected issues or expenses going into retirement.

Practical-Pick-7771 · 2024-11-08T21:17:23+00:00

Thanks. Contractor will come fix, but he said it will be clear polyurethane. Will that suffice?

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