He got angry and sat on the bench. The image of Allie sitting on the bench shows her emotions of frustration and upset (17). When Buddy came to talk to Allie he said he would trade her volleyball because it would be easier for her to play. After Allie thought about the first time her dad took her to a basketball game, she said, "I can't get rid of this ball! It's a gift from my dad. Someday I'm going to be the best basketball player ever." (Barber 20).” Even if Allie doesn't say something like "I don't want to be feminine," she still resists the ideology that "only boys play basketball" or "girls don't play".