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ShotCaller · #1 (**permalink**) 07-13-2006, 11:13 PM

im really competitive no matter where im playing, so i get frustrated sometimes if for example shots rnt falling. Naturally i'll yell out FiretrUCK really loud or something like that. Son of a mothafuckin bitch...slut...u kno

Now...unfortunately, in competitive situations this may not be so great, cuz refs will at least give u a warning if u do it too loud and its not great for team chemistry either. And its not like im one of the guys who yells after every missed shot, its only when things r going really bad for the team. For example, if im ice cold, i think it can sometimes be beneficial to yell out cuz as long as u r positive, then u will be motivated to try harder.

Anyways...the whole point of this thread is facing this issue. How do you guys let out ur frustration, other than swearing really loudly? Say something incredibly stupid so everybody will laugh? I've found that one to be somewhat effective

§P¥ÐÄ · #2 (**permalink**) 07-13-2006, 11:16 PM

i play more aggressivly and physicaly on offence wen im frustrated

Red Alert · #3 (**permalink**) 07-14-2006, 01:47 AM

If its a game with Teammates I pass more to give myself a break. If you keep shooting and shouting when you're off,

1. Its gonna damage team chemistry depending on the teams mental will.

2. Its gonna make you think about it and MAYBE lose Confidence. Basketball, To Me, is 30% Skill, and 70% Mental. You gotta think it if you wanna do it.

3. Its gonna make the guy guarding you think he's the sh** and is gonna frustrate you more when he plays you with Confidence thats hes stopping you.

So I just pass, TRY to create shots for my teammates. If you're off and keep shooting, you're just hurting your team(I did it once and we were blown out) If that dosen't work, I always think of funny things to clear my mind. Or positive thoughts; Goin Pro, Goin Pro, Goin Pro Ext...... Works for me LOL

strydR_ · #4 (**permalink**) 07-14-2006, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by §P¥ÐÄ

i play more aggressivly and physicaly on offence wen im frustrated

same...i make my frustration practical hence agression

naturally

but b4 i do so now i try to just lift my head up and not look down wen i do sumtin wrong becoz dat lifts me up yeh?

§P¥ÐÄ · #5 (**permalink**) 07-14-2006, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Alert

[color=Red][b][size=2] Its gonna make you think about it and MAYBE lose Confidence. Basketball, To Me, is 30% Skill, and 70% Mental. You gotta think it if you wanna do it.

to me basketball is 50:50, u might have the maddest skill ever but if ur too neverous to use your skill or two intimitated u wont lpay good and it goes the other way you might think ur pro as shit and uve got this game on lock but ur skill is shit

benjaminlibl · #6 (**permalink**) 07-14-2006, 06:43 PM

When I'm really pissed, I get hot. Always works. SO... this might seem funny but I slap myself sometimes before a game.

#1PointGuard · #7 (**permalink**) 07-15-2006, 04:30 AM

Iono y but when i'm angry or frustrated i play awesome. There's this rival skool we play, it's the dirtiest game ever, u jump and u get hit sumhow. I got so pissed during that game i totally skooled them. I racked up shots and put in points like crazy, on the defense i ownt i was gettin rebounds and rejecting them... Personally i don't liike playing like this but when we down or the other team is pissing me off that is wut happens. I will even sumtimes start playin flashy just to embaress the other players... I hate our rival skool.

_Hotsauce_ · #8 (**permalink**) 07-15-2006, 04:56 AM

Yeah I am understanding what your saying dog but frustration will always happen because no ones perfect anyway the way i get over frustration is just pushing myself over that boundary if you know what i mean.

benjaminlibl · #9 (**permalink**) 07-15-2006, 09:17 AM

I don't know... what you mean...

Tazz · #10 (**permalink**) 07-16-2006, 01:06 AM

When im pissed off, i'll play more aggresive. If i have the ball while im pissed off, i'll f**k the D up by trying to break his ankles, if that doesnt work then i'll most probably do Hot Sauce's trick where you bounce the ball of the D's head... Seriously, when im pissed off, im as angry as crap, especially when i keep getting fouled by a playa and no one notices.