I couple days ago I received an email with confirmation info for the national unicycle convention this summer, and it said under the part for unicycle basketball that someone who is not a member of a team can sign up to be on a “pick-up” team with other people who don’t have their own team.
So I thought that sounded like fun and went and bought a 4$ basketball from Wal-Mart. I tried dribbling a little bit today and I think with practice I could get to be ok at it.
So I’m wondering, since it’s the national championships should only people who have experience playing uni basketball sign up? And if I were to sign up, would my teammates be likely to not appreciate the fact that I’m not very good?
Most unicycle basketball players aren’t very good. Most of the better players have teams, because they play. The rest of us probably don’t do it often (on unicycles). If the person is a good basketball player off the unicycle, they’ll be a better teammate than a good unicyclist without good basketball skills. Like me.
The pickup teams are playing for fun, and that’s what it is. If you’re interested in basketball or hockey, I encourage you to sign up and give it a try!
Ok. Well, that sounds like fun. I’m a decent unicyclist and a bad basketball player but oh well. I dominate in knock-out in gym class, though.
Hockey sounds like fun, too. I should have my own stick, right? Does everyone use street hockey sticks? How long should the stick be? Probably a little longer than if I were on the ground since the unicycle makes me a little taller?
Of course, you are not bound by them, but it gives you an idea of the type of equipment typically used.
The looks and comments you get when practicing slap shots on a uni are well worth the lack of skill you may actually have. I know; I lack the skill but love the comments. My favorite was a laconic, “well that’s something you don’t see every day.”
Hi! I just sent you an e-mail with my address. Thanks!
I got a new freestyle unicycle for Christmas. That’s what I’ll be using for uni-basketball. It has a 20" wheel. Maybe you can give me some pointers at the convention before I actually have to play.
