I was never interested in traditional sports like baseball, basketball and soccer. I guess I liked sports that require less footwork and more handwork. As a child, I had so much fun playing ping pong nearly everyday on a piece of wood my father placed on top of his pool table. Me and my two brothers could always be found in our basement playing ping pong immediately after school and dinner.
After graduating from high school, tennis replaced ping pong.
I played tennis for more than 20 years.
But the sport that changed my life was freestyle frisbee ! In"freestyle frisbee," you will find there are so many ways to throw and catch... it is really fun ! And you don't need to buy a dog. Freestyle frisbee is played by PEOPLE ! Any age is okay, frisbees are cheap ( usually less than ￥1000 ), are indestructible, and frisbee can be played anywhere and anytime. No court reservations required !
Some people even play it in the rain !
Frisbee is a great form of exercise. Some people think frisbee players just stand in one position and throw and catch. But players can not always throw accurately, so we need to run to catch those shots. And some of my frisbee partners love to throw long and deep, so the receiver must be prepared to run.
Frisbee is NOT hard to learn ! The "basics" can be learned in just a few minutes. When you buy a frisbee, you should buy one that weighs 160 grams. Lighter frisbees are harder to control, and heavier ones can hurt when you catch them.
Finally, I have met so many people and made many friends because of frisbee. Frisbee seems to attract people to it. I often have people walk up to me and ask if they can throw with me. And I do the same to other frisbee players. Frisbee players usually say "yes" if someone wants to join the action. So, don't be shy. Join the fun !
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Posted By: Robin Tschudi on October 31, 2008
