Is it a bad idea to take a guy on a date to play ball?

[Miah05]

Especially if you know, you will beat him easily.

I don't wanna hurt his ego, but i also love basketball, and want my potential partner to play with me, and be able to be somewhat competitive.

I don't know i kinda wanna do this but feel it might be a bad idea🤔

[Sparkie460]

I think you should go for it. Just don't kick his ass too bad lol. I think a guy would like the competition. I know I'd enjoy it and I suck at it

[Sparkie460]

Thanks for the mho

[Fuentes]

Just don't serve him to bad lol if he knows he wasn't good to begin with he may not even trip lol

[Miah05]

Naw. He thinks he can beat me. They always think they can beat me because they pick up games.

[Fuentes]

Then you gonna have to serve him hell be good lol

[Miah05]

Lol.

[Summeroflove]

It’s not bad at all. Besides if you’re better maybe he will improve his skills.

[ChiTown33]

If he can't take an ass beating like a man why would you want to continue. What's more why would you be afraid to find out? You'd rather live in a false reality? A person may beat me but if they do it's going to be the hardest thing they ever did. And I will fix whatever holes i think they're finding in my game, plug them and then come back at them twice as strong. In other words you're not going to keep beating me the same way. You're going to have to literally beat it into my head you're better than me (and that might happen) but it's going to take a while.

In my opinion if this guy does not respond with this ferocity why would you want to continue. Good luck! 🙂👍

[Miah05]

This is how i would like him to respond.

[hello123456789]

Honestly, I think its a great idea. It's an inexpensive activity that both of you can enjoy. Even if you do beat him it shouldn't hurt his ego, it's just a quick pickup game. He should still find it fun or at least entertaining. Best of all most women would never take someone on a date to play basketball... very unique. Does this guy play basketball normally?

[Miah05]

He does

[rosemilk]

i don't see anything wrong with it, especially reading your explanation. seems like basketball is a big part of your life and you want a partner to play with. if the dude is a sore loser, he may not be for you so you're just not wasting time lol

[blueonblack22]

I went on a date about 5 years ago at local sports bar that has a basketball game. My date absolutely kicked my ass on the game. Turns out she played college basketball.

She was polite and fun but she wasn’t interested in me. But that’s totally alright. We did have a fun evening and if wasn’t a huge expensive date. Just bought her 2 drinks and a spent a few quarters on a game.

[BoopBoopBeep]

I don't play ball because the Army made sure I got knees that don't like jumping, but if he plays ball normally I'd say hell yeah. If he does't play normally, then that wouldn't be a horrible date down the road when you're a couple (PT is free!), but if you're trying to make a date for him I wouldn't.

If his ego is so fragile that losing to you is gonna hurt him, you want to date him anyway?

[provokeesmokee]

Most men can't handle being beat by a woman, so that might backfire. But at the same time, if playing basketball is a requirement, go for it!

I do the same thing with rock climbing, but no one so far could really... Keep up. And I'm not even particularly good, in my opinion. It's... Frustrating. Very frustrating.

Personally I think using a sport activity is a great first filter.

[exitseven]

okay- For 4 years I dated a girl that was the starting quarterback on a semi pro women's football team. She was a way better football player than me. she was better at other stuff too. I am not really much of an athlete. I did not get all ego bruised or anything. It just made her special somehow.

[love_conquers_lust]

Who knows. If he's into you and not butthurt about losing to a girl, probably not. Will you have a problem with whatever outcome? Will you think less of him?

I used to play. I scrimmaged girls once. Never again without a cup. You guys are at that height where when you box out, your ass can rack us in the cock and balls. By the end of the game I was like "take the rebound, just don't box me out anymore, I don't want it". Icing my shit at the end of it.

[scentoflavender]

It sounds like basketball is part of who you are. If they can't handle that, best to learn that quick.

[Miah05]

Agree

[Anonymous]

It would really hurt my ego and I would invite you to the ring lol
Plus even if he is a super cool guy with no ego, it would feel like you are self boasting or trying to show off.. especially if this is a first date
Would be better if you talk aboug your basketball passion in first date and then invite him there on second fate

[BarryLiverstone]

Not the best idea for a first date but that’s fun as a date later on. Plus don’t take it and take him down playing ball, he can get revenge on a future date with something he’s better at

[BarryLiverstone]

*don’t fake it

[Miah05]

2nd date. But i wouldn't be trying to embarrass him. It's more sharing my favorite activity in my life with him

[BarryLiverstone]

Yes I know you have a passion for ball. And that’s why we date, to share our passions with someone else and see if that creates a match long term

[BarryLiverstone]

The right guy wouldn’t feel embarrassed when you beat him by the way

[Guido]

I am divided on this one. It can be good to show a fun side and be a bit physical. The other part of a first date is to get to know each other so I would suggest adding another element to the date where you get some time to just talk and get to know each other.

[molonski2]

No , its a great idea , but just explain to him first that you are a highly competent player , I don't have a problem if you whip his arse? So what? Must just show you something about his nature.

[molonski2]

By the way , I was a decent junior golfer , and even back then , I loved playing with women bcoz it gave me a decent perfective on different shots , now ( for me anyhow ) I love womens golf more than mens , I played golf at a decent level for years and years , then I gave up bcoz of some business stuff , I've come back to it , its like start again , but I've lost my swing..
My Caddy ( who got her clubs given to her ) and I are about the same , its a really interesting contest..
Many women will beat me , and I love it , I watch what they do , and now the game is a whole new challenge. Its kinda same.

[Guardian45]

It depends on how serious you make it. If it's just for fun and you keep it light and silly (flirty?), then no problem! If it becomes too serious, then I would say don't do it!

[Miah05]

I don't play for flirting

[Guardian45]

If he's a romantic interest, then I would NOT jeopardize it! DON'T play ball!

[Lynx122]

I'm terrible at basketball but I wouldn't mind it if the girl also came to play beach volleyball with me another time :)

[sheenagwapa]

no but yoy probably wanna be sensitive because men are sensitive on their manliness you can warned him that it's nothinh personal

[RingOfFire]

"Is it a bad idea to take a guy on a date to play ball?"

I would say it is about on par as taking a girl to a nail salon on a date. Is that a bad idea?

[strateguy632]

doomed lose lose, either way. reference series out of this world season 1.

[Bklynbadboy12]

No that's a great idea I love sports wish I had a girl that would do that but most girls hate sports

[Miah05]

Welp. Find one that likes sports

[Bklynbadboy12]

That's not an easy thing to do

[Miah05]

Make it an easy thing to do

[Bklynbadboy12]

And how do I do that

[WilliamPamer446]

not if the guy is like me i wouldn't care and it wouldn't hurt my ego

[Kingofkings1992]

I’m not convinced that you would beat him, but okay. Boys rule 🤪

[Miah05]

🤣🤣

[Anonymous]

No, if you're good at what you do, why hide it? If his ego can't handle it if you beat him, maybe he's not the one to hang around with.

[Anonymous]

I would be as clear as possible about the intention of the date. There are many ways to interpret what it means when you say you’re going to play ball, specifically what the meaning of the word “ball” is.

[AydenHazor]

I wouldn't have an issue with this. I enjoy being competitive and would greatly enjoy playing on a date

[Massageman]

Only one way to know for sure - - - just do it! :- )

[LiamJHayden]

Might be a way to see if he has good character.

[Staximus]

School him haha. If his ego can handle it, he should be impressed and not too embarrassed

[Rob575757575]

Thats kinda a cool date if your both into sports.

[Charliefretz329]

You will learn quickly how he handles defeat and that is good to know

[robocop666]

No many men like TOUGH women so this is fine. If yuor tough he knows this already and probably likes you for it.

[kevypatyy7]

I don't find something bad in it

[Lokiion]

No they would enjoy it

[i_am_tbjxii]

Seems pretty lit to me ngl.

[Luckycharms12]

Lol ya cos you kick his ass

[In_Trance]

I'm sure most guys would love some sports ball