So i'm in 8th grade and I want to play a sport. I'd kind of like to play basketball but I'm only really good at shooting not actually playing. Another problem with basketball is that all of the popular girls at my school live near me and play basketball and would be on my team. fun? doubtful... I'm nervous to try a sport because I'm just not good and everyone (not everyone, I know) who is still playing sports are already good and have played for a while. Any suggestions?
2007-10-13 08:17:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
Yes. if you like basketball, then play!!!!
it doesn't matter if all the popular girls are on the team.
don't let that intimidate you!
the same thing happened to me. last year i really really wanted to play tennis but i was not sure if i should play at school b/c im not very good (but i love tennis).
i was also nervous about the popular girls thing.
but i took the risk and joined my schools tennis team.
all the girls turned out to be really nice.
i made more friends.
im getting better at tennis.
im having fun.
if you really want to play basketball, the do it.
dont let anyone or anything stop you!
GOOD LUCK:D
2007-10-13 08:23:38 · answer #1 · answered by Me =] 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was never good at sports. My parents had me try out for all of the teams and, while I made the teams, was never good at any of them. Luckily for me, I was never all that interested in sports, so after trying them all, I opted out of all of them. (I grew up in a very small town, all we had were basketball, cross country running, and track).
I filled my time with all the other stuff. Pep Band, Stage Band, Student Council, the dreaded Chess Club, drama club, speech club, 4-H, and many other non-sport activities. To be honest, I think these activities prepared me better for life after school than sport would have. YMMV
2007-10-13 15:23:32 · answer #2 · answered by Dan H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have the right idea already play a sport that is what sports is supposed to be at your age it is enjoyment there are many sports to try it is about the fun and meeting people anybody who derides you for not being the best is just a ignorant bully who will have no live because he has already stupid enjoy partcipate try different sports ju8st have fun and dont change best of luck you are well on track
2007-10-14 14:24:24 · answer #3 · answered by no idea????? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're in 8th grade, don't worry about how bad you will look, you will learn later on that whatever you do in middle school, and even high school in most cases, only builds your personality and character. Don't be scared, go out and try different sports - tennis, swimming, football, wrestling, badminton, soccer, whatever it is, it's worth a try.
2007-10-13 15:21:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just pick a sport and go for it. Practice. Try out. Its fun and good exercise. Some of my best memories from high school are sports memories. Your coach and practice will help you get better.
2007-10-13 15:21:54 · answer #5 · answered by hottotrot1_usa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG! I have that same problem-I'm in 8th grade and all the popular bitches play bball. I joined the cheering squad this year and that was really fun--and I'm not coordinated at all! Try cheering, or skiing since they're easy to learn!
2007-10-13 15:26:17 · answer #6 · answered by Bri♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best sport would probably be cheerleading! Sometimes you dont have to be real flexible to be in it, just as long as you have some really good cheer skills, and a loud voice!! And you can go into tumbling classes to help you if you want! Hope this helps!
2007-10-13 15:56:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im in 7th and thats the same problem but i tried out and made the team most of the other girlds weren't as good as they thought
if you love it then play don't weiry about the rest of them
2007-10-13 15:48:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋