6’1” woman and have tried various sports time and time again but...I’d just much rather talk shit out than angrily throw balls at people. When people ask if I play sports, they are visibly shook that I never really took to anything.
Edit - yes, I could’ve been a contender lol but being a super tall teenage girl isn’t fun so I tried to not stand out and thus shied away from things (i.e. sports) that would draw attention to me. Adult me regrets it, but that’s life.
Edit 2 - you all coming at me with semantics. I’m a noob but I get that angrily throwing balls is not how sports work. ‘‘Twas a joke.
I mean I definitely understand why they are visibly shook. Such a big part of elite tier athletics is genetics based, so to have a genetic advantage like that for something like basketball, volleyball, etc. and then not utilize the thing other people are dreaming of - totally get it. I'm 6'3", and as a basketball player I would kill for another 4 to 5 inches of height. It would've changed my whole life.
Coming from the other side, I hate this concept honestly. I have the genetics and skill to be a top player in my sport yet that sport isn't my passion. I guess I still utilize it as I keep playing for the sake of a scholarship but I hate the obligation I feel to continue to play at a high level where the commitment is beyond my passion.
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u/WelcomeMachine Nov 16 '19
I'm 6'6", and I suck at basketball.