The Art of the Pickup Run: Unwritten Laws of the Court

Every gym has them: the guy who stretches for 20 minutes just to outrun everyone, the player in the head-to-toe matching NBA gear who can't hit a layup, and the teammates who mumble about a foul all the way down to the other side of the court. In this episode of the Splash City Basketball Podcast, Steve Hartman welcomes his pick-up hoop friends Nick and Matt to break down the archetypes, rules, and unspoken dynamics of pickup basketball. They swap stories about growing up playing on driveway hoops, debate whether "straight up" or "win by two" is superior, and share the ultimate pickup compliment: the "one more" extra swing pass. Whether you're a mid-range assassin or a fundamental rebounder, this episode is for anyone who lives for the pick-up run to keep the competitive spirit alive. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube. Follow Splash City Basketball Podcast on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky.