The shot was good—a swish. I didn’t even brag afterwards; I shook it off like a professional—like it happened every time. The first few points were easy. I dribbled it up, a lazy cross. The opposition couldn’t stop me.
I feigned some slick stuff from the keyhole, hitting the rim hard, and the ball disappeared. Soaring through the air and shot straight into the hands of the opposition. Running and scoring after the retrieve with a shit-eating grin, her smile surviving every huff and puff. My chance. It was trash, barely striking the backboard. Hero to zero within minutes.
More dialogue about my basketball team can be read in the following posts;
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Next time? You captured the action well, Suzanne.
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Thanks, Jo and yes there has been many next times. Pleased to say I am continuously improving and scoring a few good shots.
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You can brag.
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A secret squirrel sort of bragging 😉 I do love shooting a good shot and when I do that I’m the one with the big grin from ear to ear.
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I get it! I feel that way when I sell a painting.
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Looks and sounds a lot of fun
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It is fun, Pauline and inspiring to see women mostly who are over 65 still playing basketball. With a healthy amount of competitiveness thrown in.
Here’s a link to our Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/p/C-jPcLVypes/
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This raised a smile
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Good to hear, Derrick, as it was written with that in mind. We are all fiercely competitive in our own way, and gaining a goal is what it’s about when on the court.
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Well done to all of you.
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Thanks very much, Sue😊
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Sounds like fun. Does your team have a name? I’m thinking Silver Strikers.
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Haha, I love the name Silver Strikers. We’re called SWISH – senior women into shooting hoops. Many have played since they were teenagers, and the team leader coached a few when they were that young.
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SWISH! Good name, and I like how you’ve incorporated it into your story.
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Thanks, Anabel. I think it’s a good name, too. We’re so slick it suits us😊
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Sounds like a fun and healthy activity. No one makes every shot! Gratifying to get a good one now and then.
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You’re right and it’s a good feeling when that ball goes in smoothly. Off soon to do just that 🙂
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Great way to spend an hour or two by the sound of it
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It absolutely is.
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