Pick-Up Ball Is Community
Jack - Austin, Texas
I agree very much with Jack in saying that pick up basketball is “the ultimate meritocracy.” It is a simple game that almost anyone can play, no matter were they live. The game of basketball teaches values of teamwork, cooperation and communication. Working together to get one basket, following the game plan, talking on the court to inform your team mates of things that they may not see.
Children need these values in the real world, and learning them early on while having fun is great. Along with the aspect of learning these values, friendship is built. Some of my good friends were built through playing basketball at the courts near my house. Every day in the summer we would go and challenge whoever showed up, even if they were significantly older than us. Together we all began to trust one another and learn about each other.
Pick-up sports in general are about a lot more than just sports beneath the surface. Values like friendship, trust, teamwork, cooperation, and respect can all be learned in a couple of games at the court. The activity can become a great hobby later on in life and continue to teach you new values.
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Although we may not realize it, a little game of pickup ball has a number of beneficial effects. I agree with Brian and the author. Going out to play some basketball helps build social skills, especially if we don't know who we are playing. We can meet new friends and build relationships with others. It also promotes teamwork, unless of coure your are playing one one one. The ability to work with others is an important skill to have that will pay off throughout life. Many athletic teams, colleges, and jobs look for people with the ability to work together. Another important pickup basketball promotes is physical fitness. We get a lot more exercies playing exercise then we do playing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2.
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