40+ brehs yall still hooping?
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still hoopin
2 mcls in the last 4 years -
first mcl someone ran into back of the knee - maybe worst feeling i had playin hoops before the second MCL - i thought i was done/ 18 months ago )
, everyone on the kourt , including those around me heard the knee krunch ( this 1 was my foot getting stuck between 2 other players feet and the body continuing to move in another direction ) - literally was shooting lights out and probs 14-15 that game , between driven to the basket , mid range , 3's, reverse lays , i was given cats 10-15 years younger that work that day
and the bball gods humbled me in the biggest way
Its only the past 3 months - 6 months i found my form again , but second time around since it was the same knee, i just struggled physically to regain strength and speed ,confidence had to go back to strengthening the leg and lower body work before i started feeling good again )
really is mental at this point as much as it is physical
to be fair it got to the point of over analyzin everythin ,not just how safe the knee was , but your own abilities , self doubt , when comin back from that type of injury and playin with younger kids - i usually played with a mixed krowd of 16s through to 40's , so the competitive side of things you always want to show the younger kids a thing or 2
since my son plays we have a pretty talented group of younger kids kome up against us
i think only thing that saved me was legs press i used to press a huge amount back in the day
long story short
4 weeks ago dropped 20 in 30 plus league in the semis ( hit 5 3's ) - an this last weekend i was running up and down the court and blowin by cats, stealing the ball and runnin circles around peopl my age and younger at REC ..
nothin beats trash talkin these younger kids , and then here em cheerin you on , and there oooohs and aaahhhhs when u kan still hold your own at this age , cookin mfs on the kourt
However, like someone else said its understanding your limitations and role you cna play at this age , i have stopped driven so much and adjusted more to a perimeter game an mid range , rather then driving into the lane ( the skars of the 2 mcls ' still remain )
if i kan play at my age wit 2 mcls so late in my hoopin days , anybody kan
really makes u appreciate MJ in his wizards days playin on 1 leg like derozan said a few months ago
the way he was able to use what he had at that stage , and still be so dominant is underrated
i noticed naan of these young kids know what 2 do if you face guard ,them before they have the ball - so my tip when playin these kids is lock them down and force them 2 beat u that way before they get chance to even hit u wit a first step or a kross
ill keep hoopin until some one breaks my ankles - still hasnt happened
2 mcls in the last 4 years -
first mcl someone ran into back of the knee - maybe worst feeling i had playin hoops before the second MCL - i thought i was done/ 18 months ago )
, everyone on the kourt , including those around me heard the knee krunch ( this 1 was my foot getting stuck between 2 other players feet and the body continuing to move in another direction ) - literally was shooting lights out and probs 14-15 that game , between driven to the basket , mid range , 3's, reverse lays , i was given cats 10-15 years younger that work that day
and the bball gods humbled me in the biggest way
Its only the past 3 months - 6 months i found my form again , but second time around since it was the same knee, i just struggled physically to regain strength and speed ,confidence had to go back to strengthening the leg and lower body work before i started feeling good again )
really is mental at this point as much as it is physical
to be fair it got to the point of over analyzin everythin ,not just how safe the knee was , but your own abilities , self doubt , when comin back from that type of injury and playin with younger kids - i usually played with a mixed krowd of 16s through to 40's , so the competitive side of things you always want to show the younger kids a thing or 2
since my son plays we have a pretty talented group of younger kids kome up against us
i think only thing that saved me was legs press i used to press a huge amount back in the day
long story short
4 weeks ago dropped 20 in 30 plus league in the semis ( hit 5 3's ) - an this last weekend i was running up and down the court and blowin by cats, stealing the ball and runnin circles around peopl my age and younger at REC ..
nothin beats trash talkin these younger kids , and then here em cheerin you on , and there oooohs and aaahhhhs when u kan still hold your own at this age , cookin mfs on the kourt
However, like someone else said its understanding your limitations and role you cna play at this age , i have stopped driven so much and adjusted more to a perimeter game an mid range , rather then driving into the lane ( the skars of the 2 mcls ' still remain )
if i kan play at my age wit 2 mcls so late in my hoopin days , anybody kan
really makes u appreciate MJ in his wizards days playin on 1 leg like derozan said a few months ago the way he was able to use what he had at that stage , and still be so dominant is underrated
i noticed naan of these young kids know what 2 do if you face guard ,them before they have the ball - so my tip when playin these kids is lock them down and force them 2 beat u that way before they get chance to even hit u wit a first step or a kross
ill keep hoopin until some one breaks my ankles - still hasnt happened
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Rowing, swimming, tennis.
Ukbrotha
Superstar
I was farily explosive in my youth, as I wasnt tall but I played nearly all sports I could try with my speed and technique. These days I just play Football twice a week (soccer for you Americans
) and basketball coaching my son's under 14s once a week. I might hoop a little bit in the summer months depending on time and injury permitting. I'm so injury prone these days though. My ankles and knees are
) and basketball coaching my son's under 14s once a week. I might hoop a little bit in the summer months depending on time and injury permitting. I'm so injury prone these days though. My ankles and knees are
I had my MJ moment right before the pandemic and hit 2 game winning shots to win a tournament. So I hung up my Jersey's .When you have responsibilities and have to work take care of ya kids the next day can't risk a major injury just to hoop. I bike ride and swim and hit the heavy bag.
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Awesome Wells
The Ghost of Jack Tripper
I'm still hooping.
Thing is, I never stopped. I played in high school, AAU, college, and then pretty much every tournament in the city forever. When it gets cold out, we usually take it indoors at the local spots and the gym. But the key really is to play as much as you can, without taking too much time away from the game. It's honestly the best way to stay in shape.
Once you cool off and stop playing for an extended period of time, you're done at this age, lol. I have friends who have trouble getting up and down the court for fulls because they stopped playing for too long. As long as you haven't dealt with any serious injuries, you can always get out there and ball at a nice level. After 35, I tell everyone, it's just a matter of being consistent.
Thing is, I never stopped. I played in high school, AAU, college, and then pretty much every tournament in the city forever. When it gets cold out, we usually take it indoors at the local spots and the gym. But the key really is to play as much as you can, without taking too much time away from the game. It's honestly the best way to stay in shape.
Once you cool off and stop playing for an extended period of time, you're done at this age, lol. I have friends who have trouble getting up and down the court for fulls because they stopped playing for too long. As long as you haven't dealt with any serious injuries, you can always get out there and ball at a nice level. After 35, I tell everyone, it's just a matter of being consistent.
Koapa
Superstar
Yea I'm still hooping. I kinda lost my passion to play for a while because of the people playing. Nikkas always arguing, fighting, and fouling like it's a championship game on the line.
Whenever I take a break from hooping, I go run 2 miles a day for about a week. Gotta get that stamina right to hoop with the youngsters. Always gotta stretch before hooping.
I don't argue on the court. I'm here for fun and exercise. Fukk the other shyt.
Whenever I take a break from hooping, I go run 2 miles a day for about a week. Gotta get that stamina right to hoop with the youngsters. Always gotta stretch before hooping.
I don't argue on the court. I'm here for fun and exercise. Fukk the other shyt.
threattonature
Veteran
That's cause you ain't hit 40 yet. The older you get the longer it takes for them injuries to heal if they ever heal. A rolled ankle which would only have me down for a couple days when I was young turned into a couple weeks.
I'm 42 and just gave up last year for the final time even though I ran a couple times this year. I had a hairline fracture of the ankle, hyperextended knee, back to back rolled ankles, and a sprained MCL over the course of like six months as well as a torn labrum in my shoulder and plantar fasciitis. Got to the point where it was affecting me just staying in shape which was more important to me.
My big problem is that I'm too competitive. I'll tell myself I'm gone take it easy and gone just have a nice easy run and then somebody will talk shyt and I start going too hard. Last rec league game I played my back was screaming at me after making a chase down block. I was hype that I blocked it then rolled over to look back and nobody else on my team had crossed half court so the other team just easily recovered the ball and laid it up.
threattonature
Veteran
I will say old man game can definitely win out. Me and old European guy and a older while guy (the other two had to be 45+) ran our court multiple times playing against early 20s late teens players that were bigger and faster than us. We'd hit them with a bunch of back door cuts or pick and rolls and was just killing them. nikkas used to get heated.
I do wish we could see videos of the dudes saying they're still killing it. I've played too many times with nikkas who swore they was nice but you'd watch them play and they don't play a lick of defense and just fire up 3s all games with barely any movement.
I’ve learned through this process to be patient..rehab 2/3 times a week and I got to the gym to work on leg strengthening workouts..I tried to start running in late May/June and couldn’t finish the first lap..around August I was able to run without any issues..still have issues cutting to the basket and vertical jumping. So my goal is early next year to be close to 100%. I turned 41 in July.Just had meniscus surgery myself/finishing up the rehab
How is your recovery going?
I haven't tried to hoop, box, or anything yet. Didn't really have the time for it pre surgery though.
Being consistent and actually stretching is gonna keep you in the game, along with wearing proper gear.
Dudes wearing Kobes talking about court feel but have no cartilage in their knees, so when they go up for that rebound, they're cooked
I go to the courts and do shooting drills for cardio
I started going up to the outdoor courts because I know nobody be out there and I can just work on my jumper. Haven't hooped in a pickup game since before COVID
Last time I went out there, this teenager was on the other side shooting around, right when I walk on the court I saw the thirst in his eyes, he calls out, "Hey, you wanna play 1 on 1????" I go, nah man, just getting some shots up
He was crushed.
He was trash tho, I definitely would have beat his young ass. I'm not 40 yet, but I'm close
I started going up to the outdoor courts because I know nobody be out there and I can just work on my jumper. Haven't hooped in a pickup game since before COVID
Last time I went out there, this teenager was on the other side shooting around, right when I walk on the court I saw the thirst in his eyes, he calls out, "Hey, you wanna play 1 on 1????" I go, nah man, just getting some shots up
He was crushed.
He was trash tho, I definitely would have beat his young ass. I'm not 40 yet, but I'm close
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Henry Orbit
Wave Gods
I'm just out there for cardio
I run three times a week, so my endurance is still good. I can't jump and grab boards like I used to in my 20s and I can't keep up on defense worth a damn, so I just move around on offense to get my defender tired. If you play other old heads, they'll grab your shirt yelling at you to stop moving
I run three times a week, so my endurance is still good. I can't jump and grab boards like I used to in my 20s and I can't keep up on defense worth a damn, so I just move around on offense to get my defender tired. If you play other old heads, they'll grab your shirt yelling at you to stop moving
NormanConnors
Detroit/MSU Spartan Life
That's where I'm at right now needing to strengthen both legs. I haven't pressed trying to run full speed or do any cutting yet, partially out of fear
, those are some of the areas I started noticing problems in the first place. I didn't even know i had a tear in my knee until recently/had been misdiagnosed for years until I got an MRI.