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Post by Hunter on Feb 20, 2005 3:37:51 GMT -5
Sean follows Mark out the the court.
"No powers, ok I can do that."
He picks up a ball and begins to dribble awkwardly. He stands up straight and takes a shot. The ball flies over the backboard.
"Hmm, this is going to embarrassing."
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Post by Golem on Feb 20, 2005 3:42:03 GMT -5
Mark grinned at Sean. "Dont get too down on yourself, I must be out of practice as well, I mean, I havent playing in about six months now." Grabbing a ball, Mark jumped slightly and shot the ball, putting it straight through the net, much to his surprise.
"That was a fluke," he told Sean, reaching down to grab the ball. Moving back, he stood in the free throw circle, and once again threw the ball, which bounced off the backboard and through the basket.
"I dont suppose I can persuede you to make a small wager?" he asked, turning to Sean.
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Post by Hunter on Feb 20, 2005 3:45:29 GMT -5
"Not likely. But I'll humor you and ask what you want to wager."
Sean takes the ball again and shoots. This time, he shoots too soft and the ball doesn't make it to the rim.
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Post by Golem on Feb 20, 2005 3:48:51 GMT -5
"Well, I was gonna say money, but now I think about it, I've got enough these days." Mark jogged to where the ball was laying, picked it up, and passed it to Sean. "Lets just start. I'm sure I'll think of something."
Mark stood in the free throw circle, and crouched slightly, waiting for Sean to try to pass him.
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Post by Hunter on Feb 20, 2005 3:53:30 GMT -5
Sean held the ball and looked at Mark. Finally realizing what he was supposed to do, he crouched slightly and began to dribble. He slowely moved towards Mark until almost face to face. Then tried for a move to the right.
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Post by Golem on Feb 20, 2005 3:57:04 GMT -5
Mark sidestepped left, blocking Seans path to the basket. He went for the ball with his left hand, but Sean moved the ball back, keeping his body between it and Mark. Mark moved his left hand again, and the same happened. Mark then feigned left, but stepped right, extending his right hand to steal the ball as Sean pulled it back.
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Post by Hunter on Feb 20, 2005 4:02:40 GMT -5
Sean, almost instinctually, avoids Mark hand again. Apparently his skills as a hunter were helping him. This was just like stalking prey. He had to anticipate Mark's moves. When Mark went for the ball, sean stepped to the other side and rushed to the goal. He tried a lay up, but the ball bounced of the backbaord, rolled around the rim and fell to the ground without going through.
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Post by Golem on Feb 20, 2005 4:06:17 GMT -5
Mark turned to follow Sean, and watched as he tried a lay-up. Luckily the ball ricocheted off the backboard, and bounced back out in Mark's direction. Catching it, he stepped back, because Sean was back in front of him.
"You sold yourself short," Mark told him, smiling. "I'm glad I didnt bet now." Stepping back at the word bet, Mark jumped, and once he reached the apex of his jump, had a shot at the basket.
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Post by Hunter on Feb 20, 2005 4:09:26 GMT -5
"All the footwork in the world doesn't matter if I can't get the ball in the goal."
Sean takes the ball after it falls through the goal and walks to the back of the court, setting up to try again.
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Post by Golem on Feb 20, 2005 4:13:51 GMT -5
"Point taken." Mark said, advancing to meet Sean as he began play again. Mark tried to take the ball again, but Sean managed to evade him. "But accuracy means nothing if I cant get the ball." he told Sean, a slightly annoyed tone in his voice.
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Post by Hunter on Feb 20, 2005 4:20:30 GMT -5
Sean goes for the goal again. This time he dunks the ball. Afterward he takes it and passes to Mark.
"That was easier." he said as he readied himself for Mark to try and get past him.
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Post by Golem on Feb 20, 2005 4:24:55 GMT -5
Mark grinned as he walked slowly towards Sean, bouncing the ball on his right hand side. He walked until he was about a metre away from Sean, before starting to run to the left. As Sean reacted, however, Mark threw the ball down and to the right, so that it bounced past Sean. Sprinting, Mark managed to reclaim the ball, and moved for a lay-up. Unfortuanatly, the ball bounced on the rim of the basket, back away from him towards Sean.
"Damn" he muttered, stopping and running back.
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Post by Hunter on Feb 20, 2005 4:33:29 GMT -5
Sean took the ball and quickly shot before Mark got to him. The ball went close this time but fell out.
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Post by Golem on Feb 20, 2005 4:35:47 GMT -5
As the ball began to fall, Mark jumped, just nudging it back upwards, until it bounced from the backboard and fell into the basket. When he landed, he picked up the ball and passed it underarm to Sean.
"Thats five-two to me." he said, setting himself ready for Seans attack.
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Post by Hunter on Feb 20, 2005 4:43:54 GMT -5
Sean tried to do the same sidestep but got tripped up and fell on his knee.
"Aww shit!"
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