Is it because i am black or is it because i can't play Volleyball??

Question

in my Gym class, we are learning about volleyball. i am not very good at. my friends are very good at it because the already learn it from their country.

when i miss the ball, the go to one part of the scourt and start talking for five minutes. i consider that the were talking about me. on thursday the were even teasing me. and for christ sack i am 13yrs old and i am in 8th grade. when we went to change, i was full with tears in my eyes.

i wonder if the were teasing me because i am *black* or is it really because i am not as good as there are in volley ball.

i dont know what to do. i dont have any friend that can advise me on this. Because the have been teasing me, when the ball comes to me, i am scared to hit it because if it doesn't go ove the net, there will start teasing me.

i really need help.

Answer 1

The next time you play, just remember it is about foot work.  Place one hand on top of the other with your palms up.  You will notice that your forearms are pretty flat.  When the ball comes to your just keep it in front of you and "WATCH" it hit your forearms.  When it does, just give it a little bump.

Don't worry about your "teammates", that is just the way kids are.  Don't let your self-esteem rest on the opinion of others.  If you do, you will never have any.  So what if you can't play volleyball.  I am sure you have other skill in which to be proud.

Answer 2

its either because you don't got skills (in volleyball)but tell them if people make fun of you say it lease I'm good at basketball or whatever your good at. but you have to stand up for your self girl show some attitude if you back up for your self people wont think of you as being in volleyball.or its probably not your type. I was in volley ball once to whenever i will serve it it will never go over the net so if people make fun of you of your skin color talk back and stand up for your o self.        Hope This helps oh and ignore what they say that's mean.

Answer 3

they are probably just trying to be funny, people these days are raciest! just try ur best! get a volleyball and practice! email me i can teach you how to play and they will see that you actually are a pretty good player! just laugh at yourself if u mess up! that how i get friends! then they will think you are funny! just relax its just a game!

Answer 4

It sounds like you really need some new friends and some good old fashioned self-esteem.

If people talk about you because you are black, they aren't worth shedding a single tear. They are ignorant.

If people make fun of you because you can't play volleyball yet, (yet is the key word) then they are just self-important jerks.

I wouldn't think too much about it though, they could be talking about something different entirely and your lack of self-esteem makes you think they are talking about you.

Everyone starts learning at the same place. Who knows though, maybe volleyball isn't your thing, but it's possible singing, dancing, or softball is. This is a time in your life to try new things, figure out what you like and get into it.

Don't waste your time worrying about what some girls think of you. Kids are cruel anyway and most people that make fun of others are just doing it to make themselves feel better.

You should talk to your gym teacher to see if there is a way for them to help you learn a little more. Don't complain about the girls, you are better than that.

Answer 5

It doesn't matter if you're black or if you can't play volleyball.

They're teasing you not because of what you are or what you can't do.  They're teasing you because of what THEY are.

Those type of people will pick on anybody about anything.

Remember, it is NOT your problem but it's THEIR problem.

Don't let yourself down by them.  It's not worth it.

As the most experienced volleyball player in my sucky club, I play with all kinds of people and try to help them whenever I can.  We have very old players, fat ones, and really short ones who are bad but nobody makes fun of anybody else.

When I first started playing in high school, I sucked too but some good players helped me and taught me to become a better player.  Now, I'm doing the same thing passing on the favor I have received.

Answer 6

Haha 2 Points For Me!!!