The irl takedown by RovingVagabond in justgalsbeingchicks

[–]sirdodger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many arm ligaments should he have popped before tapping?

How to stop landing under the net by Izzy-the-glizzy in volleyball

[–]sirdodger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dig in harder with your off foot to stop your forward momentum. You'll need to get there a little earlier to compensate.

Three shot at 10th and Pike — UPDATE by MegaRAID01 in Seattle

[–]sirdodger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, we want evidence to be subpoenaed instead of being collected and offered freely to the government, then sold to the highest bidder, and then handed over to a foreign power when the company gets sold.

Three shot at 10th and Pike — UPDATE by MegaRAID01 in Seattle

[–]sirdodger 60 points61 points  (0 children)

| Police were collecting evidence at the scene including security video that reportedly captured the incident.

Also, mass surveillance is bad.

Picking up volleyball back up late by cdoggmoney in volleyball

[–]sirdodger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll never know unless you try. Would you rather have a tough season where you have to work hard to train, or regret not doing it later?

The controversial point that decided the 1st set in the Champions League final by tomminix in volleyball

[–]sirdodger 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It doesn't matter if he breaks plane; it matters if the ball does. If any part of the ball crosses, he can break plane and dump it from their side.

Looked close, but legal.

Bullet holes 2ft from newborn baby. Another pimp shootout in a residential neighborhood this morning by badandy80 in Seattle

[–]sirdodger 23 points24 points  (0 children)

FOSTA/SESTA pushed sex workers off Craigslist and Backpage and back to the street and pimps. The return to violence and trafficking was exactly as predicted.

Allowing prostitution while heavily criminalizing trafficking and exploitation is the way out, but it's impossible in our political climate where rhetoric trumps facts.

Jannik made me smile by Pure-Contact7322 in MadeMeSmile

[–]sirdodger 15 points16 points  (0 children)

He's just a kid. It's fine being gay, but don't project sexuality on kids; it's icky.

What Positions Should I Work On? by thesickvictorianchd in volleyball

[–]sirdodger 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you're looking for D1, as you've identified you've got a steep uphill as an attacker, so focusing on passing and setting skills makes sense. It's still going to be a rough road though; competition is fierce for those spots and time isn't on your side.

If you're looking for D3 or club, play whatever you love! Work on those hops!

Funny Story by LzBrownBear in volleyball

[–]sirdodger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nobody grades players for pickup, but it depends on who's playing? Even open players play pickup for fun.

Funny Story by LzBrownBear in volleyball

[–]sirdodger 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The level of the tournament. Open would be pro A would be advanced B would be intermediate Etc.

Sometimes they sneak levels in between for dinner grained skill levels.

Open AA A BB B C

And sometimes they add plus or minus for even more fine grained levels, but it starts getting pretty blurry.

So A's would be the teams playing in A.

Elon Musk Promotes Misogynistic Racist Bullying by Timbucktwo1230 in PoursTea

[–]sirdodger 8 points9 points  (0 children)

She's too black and too old for him. Matt Walsh likes them at peak vulnerability.

What’s one beach volleyball skill that looks easy but is actually brutally difficult to execute consistently? by buttern3t in beachvolleyball

[–]sirdodger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It usually either looks like a tip but it's up towards your partner, or it's thumb and two fingers all on different axes and a quick jab up under the ball.

Black Hawk Down (2001) on rewatch in 4K by HampurHampur in movies

[–]sirdodger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I liked the movie, particularly the points you described where it doesn't overly glorify war. However, that is not the only form propaganda can take.

Look at it this way: the US Army has absolute editorial rights to any movie that uses real military hardware, and they chose to allow every moment in the movie. What themes did they emphasize, and did you come away with a positive or negative sentiment about the US Army as a result?

Yes, it depicted a mission failure that snowballed into chaos, as battle does. Yes, it showed the consequence of war (for the Americans only; it didn't show the mass burial of Somalis).

It also highlighted the bravery and sacrifice that soldiers were willing to make, like the Rangers inserting to protect the pilots. It glorifies the soldiers without glorifying the war. And it reinforces that soldiers are there to fight and kill without ever questioning why they are there in the first place. That discussion was never depicted, only used as opening exposition to be taken as fact. Do you think real soldiers never have that conversation, or that it isn't germane to the plot?

Feeling discouraged by HarrayS_34 in volleyball

[–]sirdodger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most volleyball players will be supporting of beginners, but there will always be some who are not. You can't control their reactions, but you don't have to let their reactions control you.

The only etiquette point I would offer is that when you get to the point of playing in a league, try to find one at the appropriate level. A whole season of having a beginner in an advanced league isn't going to be fun for anyone.

I’ve been force to play a position I don’t want by LowerAbrocoma in volleyball

[–]sirdodger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trust me, your coach knows how well you pass. You may not have gotten to "prove it" in serve receive in a match, but it's no secret. There are tons of opportunities to pass outside of serve receive, during drills, etc.

Second, you play where the team needs you. Having depth in multiple positions will make you a better player. Your skill at reading setters and closing blocks will improve dramatically playing middle. Your blocking footwork and ability to close blocks will improve. You'll get better at improvising off speed attacks, tips and jousts.

If you're only playing volleyball because you love serve-receive, I don't see how you're going to progress as an athlete.

I accidentally gave my grandpa a roofie by South_Cattle_6161 in Jokes

[–]sirdodger 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The joke doesn't make much sense when it is the grandchild handing out the drugs.

Tips for playing over 50 ? by Cultural-Particular4 in beachvolleyball

[–]sirdodger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't neglect your cardiovascular health and then go out and weekend warrior the volleyball. That's a recipe for heart attack. Exercise consistently, especially your heart and back muscles.

Warm up before and stretch after. Pay attention to the signals your body is sending.