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Sure, it's summer in New York, that one time of year when even the clutziest office-dweller gets a yearning to head outdoors. But why be boring and play tennis or golf like everyone else? Skip the sports that require skill (which you probably don't have anyway!) and try something new. Badminton? Croquet? Bocce, perhaps? Nobody will know if you're any good, because they've probably never played the "sport" themselves, so you'll almost definitely be able to impress your friends and colleagues with your unique athletic exploits. At the very least, with some of these activities, you're sure to become the de facto expert on the subject once the Olympics start next month!

After the jump, our rundown of the best alternatives to a game of pickup basketball.

Badminton
 New York City Badminton Club
Where: Games are usually held at the Robert Wagner Junior High School, 220 East 76th Street
When: 3 times a week
Cost: $25 per session
Downside: All the games take place indoors, so there's really no chance of perfecting your tan on the courts.

Archery
 Queens Archery
Where: 39th Avenue and 171st Street in Flushing, Queens
Cost: $17.00 per hour per person includes equipment
Alternative: Proline in Ozone Park

Bocce
 Floyd, NY
Where: 131 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn
Cost: Free (but you'll be expected to buy drinks).
Downside: You need a minimum of four players to join the league

Shuffleboard
 Nancy's Whiskey Pub
Where: 1 Lispenard Street, on the corner of Lispenard, 6th Avenue, and West Broadway.
Cost: Free (again, you'll need to buy drinks).

Shooting
 West Side Pistol Range
Where: 20 West 20th Street
Cost: A Ruger 1022 semi-automatic rifle and 50 rounds of .22 cal ammunition (along with an NRA certified firearms instructor) will cost you $50.
Upside/downside: No license required, but your liberal friends will hate you.

Croquet
 New York Croquet Club
When: Introductory clinic on Mondays from 6pm to 9pm
Where: Central Park:
Upside: You can buy croquet-themed ties for $60 ties

Kayaking
 Downtown Boathouse
Where: Multiple locations
When: Walk-ups are welcome every weekend and most evenings. Intro classes are held Wednesday evenings only.
Cost: Free. Just bring a swimsuit.