This move being used in a Quidditch match against the Spanish National Quidditch team
The Harlem Shuffle was the team special move of the American National Quidditch team. The move involved a Chaser spinning the Quaffle on their finger, who then passed it to another Chaser who dribbled it back and forth on their broomstick for a few moments, then passed to the third Chaser. The Chaser played "piggie-in-the-middle" with the other team's Chaser(s), while sliding the Quaffle down their outstretched arms and behind their head. They threw it to the first Chaser who had the Quaffle, who threw it to the previous Chaser, who scored by throwing the Quaffle in from behind the goal post after diving off of his broomstick, while falling. The third Chaser took it and scored once again, with the other team's Keeper diving off their broom, but failing to make the save.[1]
Known practitioners[]
Etymology[]
- This move is based on a similar move by the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team, alluding to this move's similarity to basketball. This move is named after a classic Motown song, which was covered by the Rolling Stones.
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup (First appearance)