By: Emily Potter
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| Ryland Ramhofer, an avid basketball player and fan, shoots the ball for a basket. Ramhofer likes to spend his summer afternoons outside on his basketball goal. |
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| Ramhofer sets up for the perfect shot. "It is all about how you prepare and set up for your shot. That's how you make good baskets." |
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| He focuses in on the goal, preparing on how to take his shot. Ramhofer has been playing basketball since he was 10 years old. |
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| Ramhofer dribbles the ball. In high school, Ramhofer received a few offers to play basketball in college. |
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| He shoots the ball. Ramhofer is seen here making a mid range jumper. |
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| Playing in style, Ramhofer is sporting Adidas sweats and slides to play in. "I usually just wear what ever when I just hoop around outside for a little bit." |
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| The old hand-me-down basketball, while Ryland is fixing the basketball goal. "I have had this ball for years, I honestly don't remember who gave it to me, but it definitely was never originally mine. |
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| Ramhofer relaxes the ball in his hand. The brand of this basketball is unrecognizable because Ramhofer has used it so many times. |
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| A quick shot is made. This shot was made at what would be the free throw line on a basketball court. |
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| Ramhofer sets to make the shot. "Before I shoot I always hold my breath hoping I make it." |
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| Ryland throws the ball for a three-pointer. In basketball, a three-pointer is a shot that is made from beyond the three-point line. |
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| He focuses on exactly how far he is from the basket. In basketball, a three-point line can be anywhere from 19-23 feet away from the hoop. |
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| Ramhofer attempts to make his eighth basket of the day. Ramhofer spends anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour just playing basketball to work on his skills. |
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| Ramhofer swiftly plays around the court. "I love playing basketball, it really is my favorite sport and I wish I would have done it in college. |
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| He dribbles down the concrete towards the goal. Dribbling is an important aspect of basketball and is how the players move the ball up and down the court. |
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| Ramhofer attempting to make a three-pointer. Ramhofer's practice outside helps him prepare for Rec League games in the fall. |
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| Ramhofer attempting a shot from the right side of the hoop. "I am really bad at making shots from this side and angle." |
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| Ramhofer shoots for the perfect shot. "Oh that's money right there," he said as the ball left his hand. |
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| The ball swooshes into the basket seamlessly. Ramhofer scored numerous baskets in his quick outdoor game. |
