Below the Rim

Hoops not Hype | Skills, Scrimmage & Street Ball sessions for all abilities | All City, LDN

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No session tomorrow. We are still on the lookout for a new home so dont worry we'll be back.

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We are back at Mary's Community Centre on Upper Street this Wednesday from 8.10pm - 10pm the entrance to the centre is 20m to the left of St Mary's church. look for the BtR banner. IT IS NOT INSIDE THE CHURCH. the court is a little small and quirky so we're going to play some 3v3 "full court" games rotating teams in and out as we go. it's not ideal but while we work on a new permanent home it's the best option we have and we had a lot of fun last week doing it this way. [IMPORTANT: if you arrive late use the intercom button for the sports hall to gain entry.] #belowtherimldn #btrldn #hoopsnothype #basketball #londonbasketball #ukbasketball #crewlove #crewnotclub

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We may have lost our home court thanks to some corporate bullying but we're not done for yet. This weeks wednesday session (24th) will be at Mary's community centre next door to st marys church, upper street, islington, n1 2tx. Session is from 8.15pm to 10pm. All players and abilities welcome. (at St Marys Church Upper Street)

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About last night... Coach @hatbeard joined the @chasinglightscollective on their first run & strength session taking to the streets of east london and the city for a few miles and a big dose of bodyweight training in some unexpected places. Word on the street from our friends in the urban running community is this is the year of functional strength and fitness. Time to get stronger, faster and more injury-proof. Some exciting crossovers and more challenging sessions are on the horizon this season, we know our members are up to the challenge though. Follow @chasinglightscollective if you're interested in joining their next session. They work on a progression so get in while they're still just getting started. #chasinglights #clcollective #belowtherimldn #hoopsnothype #whateverittakeslondon #crewnotclub #planksfordays #hottosquat (at Whatever It Takes)

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The man the legend the party nuisance that is @jam1ewatson scrapes his way to the top spot in the hard fought race for the #belowtherimldn MVP award. Well done mate. #hoopsnothype #basketball #ballislife #londonbasketball #eastlondon #hackney #nikebasketball #communityspirit #crewlove #crewnotclub #ukbasketball #buckets

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And @fredbutlerstyle who takes home this years coveted 'Rookie of the year' award. Congratulations! #belowtherimldn #hoopsnothype #basketball #londonbasketball #eastlondon #hackney #nikebasketball #communityspirit #crewlove #crewnotclub #ukbasketball

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Introducing this years most improved player AND Dunk contest champion. @amcelvenney congratulations and see you in the new year! #belowtherimldn #hoopsnothype #basketball #londonbasketball #eastlondon #hackney #nikebasketball #communityspirit #crewlove #crewnotclub #ukbasketball

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It's coach @sprewel8 birthday today so I thought I'd embarass him with this beauty from the vault that time we were playing on a court with 8ft nets. Much love from all the crew bro have a great day and we'll chow down on some birthday cake at the party tomorrow. #hoopybirthday #crewlove @dannywood @ayoakinwolere @b00gied0n @ldeveikis

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It's #christmasjumperday and coach @hatbeard is repping his @chicagobulls with this beauty. Truth be told he's worn it for pretty much the whole month. What are you lot rocking today? #christmas #christmasjumper #belowtherimldn #btrldn #hoopsnothype #basketball #londonbasketball #eastlondon #hackney #london (at London, United Kingdom)

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Busy day at BtR towers today. These little beauties just arrived for next weeks end of season party. #belowtherimldn #hoopsnothype #gamerecognisegame

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#tbt it's crazy to think all this only started back in may in the park at Aske Gardens. We're so proud of what we've achieved as a crew so far and cant wait to see what comes next. #belowtherimldn #btrldn #hoopsnothype #basketball #streetball #londonbasketball #eastlondon #hackney #nikebasketball #communityspirit #crewlove #crewnotclub

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We may be new to coaching but these guys make it easy. Last night we worked on our team defence and before we knew it everyone was rotating properly, communicating well, denying the ball, sagging to help and recover and yes even blocking out. We split into teams for a game and 'team Ciq' overcame the 'Brotherhood' in a hard fought victory but trust us the defense was beautiful. Next week we have our end of season xmas party in place of our regular session. Full details on our facebook. #belowtherimldn #btrldn #hoopsnothype #basketball #londonbasketball #eastlondon #hackney #nikebasketball #communityspirit #crewlove #crewnotclub #ukbasketball #defence #learnthegame (at Haggerston school)

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These guys and gals shaked, they baked, they broke some ankles, they d'd up, they scrimmaged, they got buckets, they threw a few bricks, they won, they lost, but most importantly they did it all with a smile on their face. People dont come to BtR to show off or brag how great they are, they come cos its fun and we're a family. Tonight was a blast. see you all same time next week yeah??? #belowtherimldn #hoopsnothype #basketball #londonbasketball #eastlondon #hackney #hackneyhoops #scrimmage #crewlove (at Haggerston school)

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When you decide you want to help improve people's games and become a coach. Step 1in our opinion is practicing what you preach. So when we've got a rare day off work we dont rest on our laurels we hit the gym then the court to work on our weaknesses. @hatbeard finishes his level 1 basketball england coaching qualification tomorrow so wish him luck! #belowtherimldn #hoopsnothype #practicewhatyouteach #coachingting #aloneinaske #postmoves #dropstep #powerbounce #noelevation #halfspeedcositswet (at Aske Gardens, Hackney)

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Another wednesday another great session in the bag. A whole host of new faces as well as the usual suspects. If you've been sitting on the fence about coming down come get involved now because we're filling up fast and might have to limit our spaces in our new season in january. Yet another reason to get down and get your hands on an #og member tag now while you can. They're only £5 #jussaying Big love to all who made it down tonight. See you next week, same time, same place! #belowtherimldn #hoopsnothype #basketball #scrimmage #training #betterballers #hackneyhoops #londonbasketball #eastlondon #london #communityspirit #crewlove #crewnotclub (at Haggerston school)

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It's friday and the weekend is nearly here but its not time to relax yet we're still hitting the gym and putting in that hard work and leaving our mark (at least until we wipe the station down afterwards, good gym manners are important too you know 😆). @urbanballers know what we're talking about, right guys?! #hoopsnothype #strengthtraining #sweatstagram #fitness #conditioning #basketball #nikebasketball #strongerbetterfaster

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They say when the going gets tough, the tough get going. But when you run a small project, you learn that there are two kinds of tough. Good tough is making a dream become reality. The camaraderie of building a family. The thrill of turning your passion into your livelihood. But there is also a bad tough. The tedious details that catch you by surprise. Today was all the good energy, from absolutely nothing we had 22 people in the house rolling strong. Regulars and new faces. Sorry for my cold and poor mood. Please wish luck to our Boss @hatbeard on Saturdays coaching level 1 course. Much love guys! #belowtherimldn #belowtherim #londonbasketball #basketball #basketball #allin #hoopsnothype #family #wegetbuckets #ballislife #ukbasketball #basketballclinic