Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Prof. Finkelman's Theory of Possession

Finkelman Ready to Drop Ball
Duncan & Duncan at Ballpark Ready to Catch Ball
      





Practice on your own what it takes to "catch" a ball under Prof. Finkelman's (known in his old neighborhood as "Stonefingers" Finkelman, the kid who was always the last pick in pick-up games) theory of possession. (Finkelman says "possession occurs when an individual intends to take control of a ball and manifests that intent by stopping the forward momentum of the ball whether or not complete control is achieved.." p. 119)

  Forget about "bend it like Beckham." Get out your ball and glove and "catch" it like Finkelman!