What exactly is the Button-Hook?

[Vinski]

I have heard about and read on this forum a little about using the button-hook when trying to obtain an angle when getting beat on a fast break. But, I’m not sure what it actually is. Is there a particular point on the floor where you hook back up behind the players just before the shot?

[Adam]

You've got the idea, generally around the free throw line.

[Vinski]

Isn’t there a concern about getting in the way of other ensuing players during the hook? Should the hook be more over by the side-line?

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by Vinski

Isn’t there a concern about getting in the way of other ensuing players during the hook? Should the hook be more over by the side-line?

As close to the side line as you can get a good angle on the action. If you're too far behind, probably right on side-line would be just fine!

[bigdog5142]

I have absolutely no problem with the move...you have to get the correct angle and everyone gets beat from time to time.

[BillyMac]

Shoelaces did not become widely popular until the 20th century. Previously shoes were slip-on, buckled, or buttoned. Buttoned shoes used a special tool, a button hook, to close the buttons, but this was slow and difficult.

[26 Year Gap]

Isn't that a football move?

[Mregor]

Originally Posted by rainmaker

As close to the side line as you can get a good angle on the action. If you're too far behind, probably right on side-line would be just fine!

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I hook towards the middle to get an angle to prevent from being straighlined.

Mregor

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by Mregor

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I hook towards the middle to get an angle to prevent from being straighlined.

Mregor

It was a joke. Kinda lame, I know.

[Mregor]

Kind of? That's an understatement.

[blindzebra]

Actually if you stay wide you get the same view C would have, the only way you get straight-lined is if the play goes away from you to the basket, which is actually more likely if you move in behind the players.

Move to get a look between the players, then move to maintain that look.