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analytics must prefer lefties

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by JR, Jun 30, 2013.

  1. fallenphoenix

    fallenphoenix Contributing Member

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    i wonder if lefties are just good against righties... and if righties are going to do well against our lefties...
     
  2. douglasreedy1

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    I agree with everything except the part about lefties being more ambidextrous... Imo lefties are much LESS ambidextrous. I think it stems from exactly what you were saying though... Which starts at a young age... Especially young athletes, lefties have a huge advantage, so a large percentage of them just use that hand to dominate... One case I can think of off the top of my head is Gareth bale of Tottenham spurs... He's one of the best soccer players in the world and has a very good right foot. Apparently his coaches at a young age made him use his his right foot for developmental purposes... But there are many other examples of left footed/ handed athletes with horrible or below average right sides... Leo Messi, Chris bosh, hulk...
     
  3. Stack24

    Stack24 Contributing Member

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    Just added another lefty with Reggie Williams. There has to be something to it for sure. I have to agree with the points where a normal defender is going to think he is right handed and have to adjust certain things.

    So the list of lefties on the Rockets grows.
     

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