FT% (3)

6/10
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8/10
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80/100 = 80%

Thinking that my FT% was inflated, I mixed things up today. For each 10 FT set for the first 5 sets; I made 5 layups before going to the line. This was to imitate real game situations; heightened heart beat, heavy breathing - as you can see it did effect my shooting. For the 2nd 50 FT's I made 5 3's before every set of 10 (the key word is 'made'; if I was shooting 33% that means I took 75 3's inbetween those FT's). Again, this simply helps me practice quickly transitioning from long range bombing to the set FT shot. After mixing in the layups and 3-pointers I'm exactly at 80%, not so bad.

I should change my blog title to "Chronicles of a Free Throw Shooter".

FT% (2)

7/10
8/10
9/10
8/10
7/10
9/10
9/10
7/10
10/10
10/10

84/100 = 84%

As you can see I am starting to work on my FT's. It seems like I am a solid 80%+ during my practice sessions; I need to translate that into my game.

FT% (1)

7/10
7/10
10/10
9/10
8/10
10/10
10/10
10/10
6/10
8/10

85/100 = 85%

SUAQBALB

sometimes you just have to remind yourself to SUAQBALB.

Summer 2008 Stats

Our new basketball season starts on 9/21. Last season we enlisted several significant others to help us with our stats. There may be a few discrepancies but overall the stats are a solid indication of our performance. Here are my season averages for the 8 games that we recorded stats:

Points: 17.25
Rebounds: 6.38
Assists: 1.38
Steals: 2.13
FG%: 39.57%
FT%: 35.90%
TO: 3.88
3's per game: 1.75

I think these are solid SF numbers. The most glaring stat is the 35.9% free throw percentage; I shot 14 of 39 over the course of the season. It is pretty piss poor and needs the most improvement. Other significant numbers are the low FG% - which will be remedied by a more focused mid-range game. Steals, points, & 3's are all team highs. My prediction for this upcoming season:

Points: 15
Rebounds: 6
Assists: 2
Steals: 2
FG%: 45%
FT%: 75%
TO: 3
3's per game: 2

We'll see how close I come to these stats.

2008 Disney 1/2 Marathon Stats

Longest training run: 6 miles
Longest training run in the last 2 months: 4.7 miles
Last three weeks prior to race: lots of food and alcohol

Official finish time: 2:24:55
Average mile time: 11:03
First 5k time: 42:10
2nd 5k time: 36:34
3rd 5k time: 31:16

With all the pain I am in right now I'd say I would never subject my body to this again.. but after taking a look at some of the pictures and enjoying the great gold plated made in China medal - I'm ready to sign up for 2009!!!









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