What do players do that makes no sense?

[tomegun]

I just thought about this after reading another thread. I have a long list:

1. Rubber bands - what purpose does this serve? The pros do it but they get paid.

2. Shoes - where them properly and please make sure they are a pair and not two shoes from two different pairs!

3. Laces - I used to tie my shoes in a double knot because I loved to play and that took time away from the fun. I still don't like to tie my shoes during the fun.

4. Shorts (girls) - why are they folding the top of their shorts over to make them shorter?

5. Shorts (boys) - why do they pull them down? I had one kid who almost lost his shorts on a break by himself. He left the game shortly after that for remedial short wearing class.

6. Shirts - what is up with this "pinching" the shirt right under the waistband so the next deep breath will cause them to come out? Is the score keeper adding points for style and we don't know about it. What is wrong with tucking the shirt all the way in and then reaching up so you shirt will loosen up to allow your arms to move freely?

7. Free throw lane - I was never a rebounder so I don't know about this one. Do you gain an advantage by putting your arms in your opponents space? Why do girls put their weight on one leg and have the other foot perched up on their toe? Does this help them?