Be positive ladies
As you know, I'm a fan of women's basketball. That is what I watch on television this time of the year. Once the tournament tips off, however, I really enjoy watching the men play as well.
Watching both sports, I noticed something recently.
I believe part of the reason women's basketball has a bit of a negative perception from the casual fan is the broadcasters' attitudes.
Women, in particular, who analyze women's basketball are incredibly negative. The men's game, meanwhile, is broadcast with a positive spin on everything.
For instance, in the women's game, you'll often hear phrases like, "Smith got her pocket picked." "Jones got her shot blocked." "Miller commits the turnover."
In the men's game, the same action would be described, "Griffin uses his quick hands and picked his pocket." "Ray skies high to block his shot." "Aggressive defensive by Taylor forced a turnover."
See the difference?
Female commentators almost always take the negative view. Fact is, for every missed shot or turnover, there was a defender trying to force the missed shot or turnover. Every negative for one team was a positive for the opposing team.
The men's game is exciting because the commentators are genuinely excited about every positive play. The women's game is less exciting because the commentators consistently harp on the mistakes. They use their gift of hindsight to point out what should've been done, instead of crediting a positive play.
A women's team that gets outscored 10-0 has a cold shooting spell. A men's team that gets outscored 10-0 was shut down by a swarming defense.
Obviously, I'm a fan and I'll watch women's basketball as long as it's played. But, maybe a few more fans would appreciate the quality of play if the "expert" analysts would highlight some of the positives instead of being critical.
Email me at http://www.tonybrns1@gmail.com if you have an opinion.
Watching both sports, I noticed something recently.
I believe part of the reason women's basketball has a bit of a negative perception from the casual fan is the broadcasters' attitudes.
Women, in particular, who analyze women's basketball are incredibly negative. The men's game, meanwhile, is broadcast with a positive spin on everything.
For instance, in the women's game, you'll often hear phrases like, "Smith got her pocket picked." "Jones got her shot blocked." "Miller commits the turnover."
In the men's game, the same action would be described, "Griffin uses his quick hands and picked his pocket." "Ray skies high to block his shot." "Aggressive defensive by Taylor forced a turnover."
See the difference?
Female commentators almost always take the negative view. Fact is, for every missed shot or turnover, there was a defender trying to force the missed shot or turnover. Every negative for one team was a positive for the opposing team.
The men's game is exciting because the commentators are genuinely excited about every positive play. The women's game is less exciting because the commentators consistently harp on the mistakes. They use their gift of hindsight to point out what should've been done, instead of crediting a positive play.
A women's team that gets outscored 10-0 has a cold shooting spell. A men's team that gets outscored 10-0 was shut down by a swarming defense.
Obviously, I'm a fan and I'll watch women's basketball as long as it's played. But, maybe a few more fans would appreciate the quality of play if the "expert" analysts would highlight some of the positives instead of being critical.
Email me at http://www.tonybrns1@gmail.com if you have an opinion.
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