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BANK_STREET_BALLUH!?

To Ghetto Ball, or not to Ghetto Ball...That is the question. The answer lies within and cannot be resolved on any other terms: one must experience the Ghetto Ballin in order to decide. You may be asking "what else is there besides ghetto ballin'?". The answer is obviously "organized basketball". Whether it is High School B-ball, NCAA, or even the NBA, this basketball is far different than the rules of the playground/ghetto.

The first noticable difference between "ghetto ballin'" and "organized basketball" is the foul situation. Generally the "no harm no foul" rule comes into effect on the playground. In this case a 6'6"-plus forward can slap your hand and get away with the foul, contrastingly a slam to the ground will result in "a foul". This obviously helps to craft "harder players" who tend to come stronger to the hoop. In organized basketball, basically a dirty look can earn you a T', thus creating "pansies".

Defense is generally optional in the ghetto, but can lead to our next section: Showboating.

Although defense is generally a "lost art" on the 'crete, it can lead to turnovers and therefor fastbreaks. This is where the true art of ghetto ballin' comes into play. The fast break leaves the offense open for an array of options. (NOTE: SEE JASON WILLIAMS'S GAME FOR MANY OF THESE OPTIONS)

The Options:

1. The No Look pass is a MUST for every ghetto balluh to experience at least once in his life. The concept is simple, look one way and pass another. Very simple and generally used often by beginners.

2. The No Looker can be varied with various leaps in the air...the more height and flamboyancy, the more "props" are earned on the court.

3. The spin moves and crossovers are growing in popularity with the introduction of players such as Jason Williams and even the scared Allen Iverson to the NBA. Advanced balluhs may want to incorporate the "no looker" with one of these plays.

4. The alley-oop is another flamboyant and unexpected play. Everyone knows what this is and generally does not need explaining. A Dunk (see #5) is not necessary for this play but is recommended.

5. The Dunk is a more advanced play finisher which is suggested for only more suited balluhs. (NOTE: I.E. THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY A POINT GUARD...) Generally, the greater the physical height of the balluh serves as an advantage for dunking but is not always so.

6. TIP: Generally, the purpose of all of the above is to make the "defenders" look like total fools. Be original and blend all the moves as possible and come up with moves of your own!

In closing, I hope that this section helped any potential balluhs decide what they want to do with their lives. Ball on.