I don't really like playing basketball anymore?please read

[Anonymous]

Hi I'm 16(girl) and I don't really enjoy playing basketball like I used to. I have been playing since 5th grade and I was playing aau. When I got into high school I made varsity as a freshmen and I was a starter and played either the whole game or most of the whole game. But since basketball is a winter sport I played volleyball in the fall and I played on the freshmen team. And this year I played on jv. I honestly found that I liked volleyball more was because I would look forward to going to practice but when going to basketball I wouldn't wanna go most of the time. I actually love playing volleyball but the thing is my mom isn't going to go for it. She wants me to get a full scholarship for basketball and my coaches are trying to also. I'm 5'11 or 6ft By the way. I feel like you can't fully excel at a sport if you don't love playing it. Obviously I do good in my games because I hate losing lol. I wanted to play club volleyball but I can't ask because all she will do is yell at me:(. I know I'm better at bball but I would enjoy putting in the work for volleyball more than basketball. I want your opinions what I should do?

[banjosAreCool21]

It really is up to you! Are the basketball practices that you don't enjoy worth getting through because you love the game? Or are you sure you would rather be playing volleyball year-round? Neither choice is wrong unless it makes you unhappy. I love basketball, and I put in so much work every single day because I wanted to make the varsity team and it paid off, so I truly believe if you work hard you can be an amazing volleyball player if that's what you want. Good luck in whichever sport you choose!

[GAG1989]

i asked my dad about when he wrestled in high school. he says that he also got tired of working out and practicing just like you but he still continued with it because he enjoyed the sport and still does. you should continue basketball and maybe try out for volleyball. if you don't make it, then obviously youd stick with bball. also, there's no shame in playing both at the same time, however if you plan on having a social life and good grades, it'll be tough

[Asker]

but see he ENJOYED playing in tournaments and matches. I dont

[GAG1989]

you did too and you obviously enjoy playing in games

[Asker]

exactly did. Not anymore I enjoy playing vball and working hard for it but my mom would never let me pursue it now

[beastman88]

id say play, I really wish I was more involved with extra curricular activities in high school. I was athletic just never had the drive or want or need to play sports. wasn't very competitive. now iam completely opposite. I look back and I shouldve been playing everything. baseball, basketball, foot ball, volley ball, rugby etc. make a lot of long lasting friendships in the process, and the possibility of getting scholarships if your really good.

[Anonymous]

It's hard to be great at something you're not passionate about. However, bball *could* open doors for you. I'd suggest you give it some time, don't make decisions you didn't think through. If after awhile you still don't like the idea of playing bball, then quit. It's your life after all.

[antonlikesmlb]

Serene Williams doesn't like playing tennis but she does cause she is good at it. If you really don't like it then don't play it.

[Asker]

I mean I am good at basketball I made varsity. But don't you have to love a sport to truly excel at it? And serene williams is amazing at tenis but I'm pretty sure she loves it also

[antonlikesmlb]

She has openly admitted that she doesn't love tennis or being a professional athlete yet she is still successful, so you don't have to love a sport to be good at it. If you are good enough to make money off of it and don't hate it, then go for it.