The poem Fast Break is written in great depth and detail. As a result, the reader perceives a detailed vision of what occurred on that one particular play. But, the reader would need some basketball knowledge and background, in order, to truly envision what the poet is trying to portray. Having played and studied basketball since the age of six I can truly relate to what the poet is writing about. I believe readers that have experienced basketball first hand by either playing or watching will understand and relate to the poem better than a reader who does not understand the game of basketball. Some of the terminology in the poem may give a non-sports fan a difficult time envisioning of what has occurred. Such as, a center boxing his man out, meaning the player (center, usually the tallest player on the court) gets in front of his defender and gets good possession to grab the rebound. After grabbing the rebound the center throws a strike to the outlet man meaning he throws the ball to a teammate whom is on the wing (side) of the court usually a point-guard who brings the ball up court. These were just a few cliches of many used in the poem of how a non-sports fan might have a difficult time understanding or misinterpreting the terminology. On the other hand, if you played basketball and know some of the basketball terms used in the poem you get a great feeling of suspense, the atmosphere and vision of the surroundings. With the great depth and detail in the poem one can actually put themselves in the poets shoes and reenact the play in there mind. This poem has more meaning to a true basketball fan rather than a person who has never touched a basketball in their life.
             Horseshoe Contest along with Fast Break gives the reader a very descriptive image of the atmosphere, surroundings, suspense, and tension created by the poet. The poet from the get go cre
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