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Why do NBA defenders touch the ball after a opponent free throw? (alien.top)
submitted 9 months ago by riddlerprodigy@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space
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Link for clarification: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYXb-FC22ws&ab_channel=NBA

at 0:45 AD and Lebron both touch the ball after DMitch's first free throw.

Why? to throw him off or is it just superstition? or something else entirely?

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[โ€“] the_next_core@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (3 children)

Kind of like how everyone who's ever played baseball is compelled to pick one up and grip it like they're throwing a 4 seamer anytime they see a baseball

[โ€“] Substantial_Steak928@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I always held a baseball like a curve ball and would snap my fingers to have the ball jump up. Man I can't imagine what id do to my arm if I tried to throw a curve ball right now ๐Ÿ˜‚

[โ€“] teh_drewski@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Totally works with every sport.

Ball goes in hand? Do the sport thing to ball.

[โ€“] Plastic_Blood1782@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

...then switch to a 2 seamer, then put the ball back.