advantages and disadvantages of being short and tall.
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nishanth g Asked 15 years ago
sir,
Can you pleas tell me the advantages and disadvantages of being short and tall.
Thank you
Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago
Hi Nishanth,
The advantage of being tall is having a better reach. But it is harder to get the ball from your middle. For short players the problem is the reach for the wider balls. The advantage is it is easier to move because you are a little more compact.
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