The dribble is Charlie's tease -- he takes the "ball" (usually a Cuz) near Gabbie and briefly drops it and retrieves it. If he's lucky, it bounces and he catches it. In any case, it causes Gabbie to lunge for it.
Then there is the pick. A basketball "pick" is a screen -- one player plants himself in place and his teammate with the ball cuts past him so closely that a pursuer has to break off chase to avoid running into the (planted) player. I don't set a pick intentionally, Charlie just treats me as a permanent one. He grabs the ball and whooshes right past me, Gabbie hurtling after. To avoid running into me (which, fortunately, she does), she has to veer off. This gives him a little breathing room... for a little bit.
But, by far, Charlie's best go-to move is the spin. Ball in mouth, he pivots around her, blocking Gabbie with his body. This is almost always successful, almost always good for keeping Gabbie at bay awhile... at least until he gets dizzy.
17 comments:
I was born in Indiana too. Some things we know just be instinct, like the finer points of basketball.
Hehe. You two sure love to play together, eh? Great pictures!
Sparky
Hi, Charlie
Sure Gabbie is bigger now! Sure you must be smart to win the game!
Good moves!
I sent my picture to Opy but seems like she did not get it. I re-send it today!
Enjoy your weekend
Lorenza
Hi, My dog's name is also Charlie, he is a bernese. I love your blog and would love to exchange links, my blog is www.dogsofnyc.com.
Thanks!!
Jennifer
So sneaky! You look like you are having fun!
~chaChi Lu
Hi Charlie!!! I like so much your picture, your are so cute...
Love, Chloe
It´s great to see Gabbie and you playing, Charlie. You have lots of fun! Gabbie is a great friend!
Thor
Oh Charlie, Is she sitting on you in that last picture? You are so lucky to have a friend like Gabbie, even if she does sit on. Consider it a sit of endearment. tee hee
xo
SB
Ah the old pick and roll!! Now you're talking!!! We know all about basketball(PL1+@ are great fans) and they miss the days of the great Larry Bird......Boston still thanks you for that!!!! You look like you have some FABULOUS moves!!!!! Love A+A(have you considered the Celtics??)
Great pictures Charlie, but it looks like you need to bone up on some more sly techniques to keep your winning edge :-)
Watch those AirBud movies, that dog has some moves!! Maybe you can get some strategy from him.
Puppies For Sale
Oh Gabbie sure grow bigger!.. is ok Charlie.. i guess u guys make a great pair.. heheh..
Cheers
Rossi
HEY! You are my BROTHER! Mr. Sims just told us that you had a blog...cool!
I would love to exchange pics - WE LOOK A LOT ALIKE!
EMAIL dad at yoitsmo@gmail.com
Bye!
JAKE
Air-Bud really need to make a Basketball movie, and you know who the star is gonna be when they do make it!!!
It's nice to be back lil' Chuck! I've missed my friends so much.... thanks for dropping by!
Love nibbles,
Miss Sunshade
You guys know how to play ball! All sneaky & quick with your moves too! WOW..I could learn a lot from you two..or maybe I could be the referee...I like to be mouthy & let people know my opinions..
Love & Licks,
Randi
Gabbie is definitely bigger than you but you two always have the best play time together!
Love licks,
Solid Gold Dancer
poor you it looks like lot of wrestling in the last pic. I know how you feelBramble does it tom all the time.
Ludo
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