Yeah, I had to do the FT mini game one time. Haven't had the 20 jumpers thing, yet. But this is silly. In order for me to get into the gym I have to fail at something in a regular game? That's just stupid.
I can't fathom that this would be difficult for them to include. You already have the gym, the timing grades of your release. I mean that's all you really need. Give me an open gym, a ball, and your player. It can't be that hard.