, Corey “Homicide” Williams in the snow…

Bounce Edition #7 introduced an article called the “Playground Mentality” from my Street Dogma column. In it I explained what the column name – “Street Dogma“- meant in playground terminology. I defined “Street” as an adjective with the meaning – “Fashionable in the urban environment, especially to young people.” “Dogma” was defined as a noun, and the definition read – “A belief, or set of beliefs that a political, philosophical, or moral group holds to be true. While “Street” can be used to describe a personality, how can “Dogma” be a “thing?” When a generation or group creates something new that becomes “the thing to do and the place to be” it becomes a way of life. A Playground in New York has the “Dogma” when it’s filled with players that believe in the run. In essence “Dogma” in this case simply means – true ball. In the article, I spoke about how playground ball builds players and gives them the ability to become battle-tested competitors. Click on the subscription banner up top or on the side to order the back issue. In the meantime, check out 1 of my 10 Personal Rules of Playground Ball as we get a good start to the New Year.

1. A foul is non-existent during pick-up ball unless the defender smacks, pushes, or makes the call for the offensive player. Tell me what you think, and if you like, post a comment about how you deal with fouls at your local court.