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Getting better at covering basketball

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by newinthefield, Sep 28, 2011.

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  1. Point of Order

    Point of Order Active Member

    Found one of the questions:

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    Kid nailed it.
     
    Point of Order, Oct 1, 2011
    #25
  2. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    Yes and no. Let's say game is tight. Team A has been playing a loose zone most of the game, but on last possession goes to a full-court press and forces a turnover that leads to the winning basket.

    Maybe not the most intricate strategy ever, but anyone writing a gamer is going to need to be able to explain what happened.
     
    The Big Ragu, Oct 1, 2011
    #26
  3. Den1983

    Den1983 Active Member

    That will never get old.
     
    Den1983, Oct 1, 2011
    #27
  4. jr/shotglass

    jr/shotglass Well-Known Member

    "Team A, which had been playing a loose zone most of the game, went to a full-court press and forced a turnover that led to the winning basket."

    Not too difficult ...
     
    jr/shotglass, Oct 2, 2011
    #28
  5. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    Not saying writing it is difficult. Was saying if you have no idea what is going on on the court, you aren't going to be able to write the story.
     
    The Big Ragu, Oct 2, 2011
    #29
  6. awriter

    awriter Active Member

    I agree that you don't want to get too bogged down in X's and O's, that you should look for a human-interest/big-picture angle, particularly with a high school game. Still, it helps if you can identify a zone, a press or man-to-man, if you can tell if a team is daring an opposing player to shoot or drive. If a kid scores a game-winning basket off an inbounds, was coming off a screen, did he go backdoor, etc. Some knowledge helps. Don't get too wrapped up in it, though. And don't be afraid to ask the coach or players about X's and O's stuff.
     
    awriter, Oct 2, 2011
    #30
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