I quit kickball a year ago. No, I wasn’t a sixth grader moving on to junior high, leaving elementary school recess behind. At the time, I was 30 years old and had been playing adult kickball recreationally for four and a half years. I know what you’re thinking: she got old, she got hurt, she [...]
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Speedball – not the drug
Ever heard of speedball? No, not heroin and cocaine together in the same syringe, also sometimes called snowballing, or powerballing (or moonrocks when smoked). Nor am I referring to the type of paintball called speedball. This speedball combines, into a single sport, the dribbling and kicking of soccer, the catching and throwing of basketball, and [...]
Last Cup?
Somehow I managed to overlook or avoid the sensory experience that is described as beer pong. I wasn’t doing it when I was 15. I wasn’t doing it when I was 20. I can’t say the opportunity was ever mine. When I think about my first night at the beer pong table, I can confidently [...]
Chase for the Cornhole Crown
It’s a sunny Saturday morning in April and I‘ve just arrived at the Pettit National Ice Center in beautiful Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Inside the cold, windowless building are some of the nation’s best Cornholers, and I was about to go in and find out what it took to be a pro. I wasn’t sure what to [...]
Rules of Engagement
A balmy Saturday night in May is a godsend for sellers of potent potables in this town. The main drag is swarmed by college kids looking for that one last hookup before a summer of menial work and the occasionally present police cruiser keeps the droves in check. Every establishment is packed and there is [...]
Tailgating: Break from the Norm
In the past decade or so, tailgating has taken on a life of its own. In many cases, grilling out in a parking lot with friends, with some beer and a few games has become the main attraction, more so than the actual sporting event. A quick Google search of tailgate games pulled up over [...]
NATIONALS: Gone, but not Forgotten
During my three years as the captain of Western Kentucky University’s dodgeball team, I’ve been faced with plenty of tough situations. I’ve had to cut players who didn’t attend practice. After each game, I struggled to walk as the soreness coursed through my body. During my first season in the National College Dodgeball Association, I [...]
When Do I Get to Hit Some Bitches?
Admittedly, there are many times that I‘ve wanted to resort to violence, but had never been to a place where it’s actually encouraged. When given the chance to participate in a Roller Derby Boot Camp with Milwaukee’s Brewcity Bruisers, I thought my wildest dreams were coming true! I had little preparation for this boot camp [...]
Piece by Piece: Building the Ultimate Kickballer
Like a finely tuned Frankenstein, you can find him terrorizing playground diamonds and shredding up scoreboards. The score won’t matter. He will win; it’s just a matter of by how many runs. He’s above the ironic nicknames. His jersey will never bear the numbers 69, 420 or 007. You will never find him dressed up [...]
Are You Ready for Some Kickball?
Believe it or not, kickball season is right around the corner. You don’t want to be last picked, do you? Whether casual or competitive, a captain or a teammate, here are some tips that will have you all ready to go for the upcoming season. Remember, no one becomes a champion overnight, it takes time [...]