crab dribble

1. Attempting to falsely justify a travel when playing basketball.
2. Being so good that nobody sees you dribble.

Lebron: I took a crab dribble and then two steps.
Bill Spooner: Three steps is a basic travel.

by Z Holtz January 05, 2009

crab dribble

a dribble/travel only performed and discussed between basketball royalty

What are you talking about, ref? That wasn't traveling, I crab dribbled! - LeBron James

by mike vickery January 05, 2009

Crab dribble

Dribbling with your back to defender.

When big men catch the ball down low you will often see them take a side dribble(crab dribble) with their backs to the defender and either drop step or go straight up.

by Blackspiderman March 20, 2010