Dexter and the costly bounce

[ridgee]

A pass comes into Dexter in post. He catches the ball up high, but then lowers the ball and bounces it on the floor before making his move to the basket. This gives the defense time to set and either the ball get's stripped or he misses the shot (which became better defended and as such, more difficult), or he gets fouled with no chance at a 3 point play. In most cases the bounce is not needed and undermines the scoring opportunity. I imagine it's an involuntary thing, because I can't believe in watching film he doesn't see the price he pays for bouncing the ball.

Catch the ball, keep it high and make your move to the rack big guy. You'll get more field goals, and more 3 point plays.

 

[Statalyzer]

One other thing he's been (fairly) criticized for on this board is tunnel vision when double-teamed. Tonight he did an excellent job of staying patient and looking around until he found the open man. Once or twice he even held on to the ball a bit, didn't see any body, and then used one crisp dribble to reposition himself to force the D to adjust a bit and put himself in a better position to see the floor. I was impressed by that. Now we just need a couple of other guys on the team to actually move around when Dexter has the ball in the post....

 

[iluvthisbbteam]

I agree and it drives me CRAZY!!!!! Chris Mihm had a tendency to do that when he was here too...he got better about it but Dex makes me nuts when he puts the ball back down instead of going straight up...he's either going to make the basket or get fouled in most cases.

 

[TexasGolf]

dunk the gd thing

 

[Chest Rockwell]

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[ridgee]

catch it high, keep it high, throw in the occasional pump fake, flush or mini hook.

 

[tangouniform]

He's the Nazr Mohammed of college bball.