Ball Kid Research Paper

High School sports are a big part in the high school experience. Many kids participate in high school sports each year. Some kids do many more sports than others and kids get injured during them. Playing a sport in high school is difficult because you have to worry about school work and family & friends. Also, many people do not make some of the sports team they will try out for and be embarrassed of themselves. Schools should not continue to fund sports because of school work, injuries, and embarrassment.

Have you ever wondered how Bouncy Balls are made or What make these products bouncy? It's the properties of polymers. Bouncy Balls have been my favorite toy forever. They use to be made of natural rubber. Now bouncing balls are made of polymers. You can use some basic chemistry to make your own bouncing ball at home. Materials made from polymers can be found in nature, and in your own home. The unique chemical of polymer materials can change by the amount of each ingredient used to make them. Once you have the basic technique down, you can change the recipe for the bouncy ball to see how the chemical reaction affects the bounciness of the ball, and other

I began to play organized basketball in 5th grade and have continued all the way through my senior year. Throughout my career I have grown tremendously each year, earning several improvement awards along the way. I had always struggled to assume my role on the team, but throughout my senior high career I learned how I best contributed to my team, earning several hustle awards and assist awards. I have learned through athletics how to be team player, and understand that not every player has the same role, which is also related to everyday life and life in the

“Sports teaches you character, it teaches you to play by the rules, it teaches you to know what it feels like to win and lose-it teaches you about life.”(Billie Jean King) Most students from first grade to twelfth grade say that sports are a big part of their life and make them who they were meant to be in a positive way. Some people might argue that students in sports or extracurricular activities have lower grades than the other students, but it's the opposite way around. Sports improve your performance in school because they strengthen your concentration ability and leadership traits.

Things are getting tense, teachers are telling students in the halls to wear red the next day to support them in the game, while the students are laughing and promoting the opposite, to wear orange. Excitement is starting to boil to see who will win, because this year, is the year the decides it all. Who really is the best?

Once upon a time in Chino Hills, California there was a family full of ballers coincedently owning the last name Ball. The three kids, Lonzo, Liangelo, and Lamelo were each magical on the court, and when you got them on the court together it was like poetry in motion. The way the brothers dished the ball amongst themselves, almost appearing as if they knew each other's very next move, was truly a pleasure to the eyes. As the boys continued to tear up their competition in a high scoring and fast-paced manner, their notoriety and fame continued to grow. It was very clear that the Ball boys were on a path of stardom.

You can be successful in sports by being a good sport. Also by having a good attitude towards others and the referees. Scoring a lot of points is also important too because if you don't score points then your team can't win.

Giving children the chance to find their newest hobby or learn something about themselves is what I enjoy doing. For me this is possible with the Lady Savage Basketball Camp that my teammates and I run every year. Myself and others have the chance to become coaches to help little girls find more about themselves. I get to teach them the basics of basketball and show them how powerful this sport can make them. I am able to do this through example with how myself and my teammates carry themselves. We show the girls how strong we can be when we come together, and how smart we are independently. I try to point this out to them so they know that as a girl no one can stop you from being the best at anything. Maybe basketball won’t be something

. I believe little league should maintain their level of competition due to the lessons that they teach adolescents. These lessons can span from being able to see where you went wrong early on so you can better yourself for future games and learning to act as a unit to achieve a goal that is desired by other teams. There is high controversy over this topic mainly around the weight competition puts on adolescents which can lead to depression. This argument can also span over to the competition stemming from the parents pushing their children to be the best and the child not wanting to disappoint their parents. These arguments against competition are completely valid and happens on a daily basis in little league, but there are advantages to having

“Slow down silly goose!” I say these words to you as you run through the parking lot towards the baseball field. Slow down. It seems like just yesterday when you were taking your first steps. I remember how your eyes brightened and you shined your three shiny teeth when you realized you could let go of Mommy’s hand. I keep replaying that moment in my head as you slow down and grab my hand, so I can walk you to the dugout. This is your very first t-ball game and you couldn’t be more excited. However, I am a nervous wreck. You are only four! You are not ready! Your helmet is too big and you tend to play in the dirt instead of paying attention to the flying ball. I just keep thinking about how much it would hurt if you got hit with that

For the past century, baseball has been America’s national pastime. As these games play out on television, younger athletes are primed to take these players places someday. As kids begin playing, they have to often learn the basics of hitting, fielding, pitching, and running. Parents often push their kids into playing sports at such a young age to begin creating a positive friend circle. Often known as the Boys of Summer, these young baseball players play often throughout the spring and entire summer with their friends, with pizza parties and ice cream stops after a victory sprinkled in. During the long and usually overwhelming season, these young children rock the diamond in often many cities and towns across their home state and beyond.

As I stepped onto the field preparing to be a ball boy, I could feel my heart pounding inside me. When I spotted the players walking to the field, I was nervous and super excited at the same time. I had been deliberating what I should or should not do before the onset of the game. For example, if our team (Atlanta United) was winning, I would take a moment to slow the game down. On the other hand, if the opposite team was winning, I would demand of myself to be nimble and get the ball back into play as soon as possible. Finally, my dream of being a ball boy for a major league soccer team was becoming a reality.

Walking back to the Lower School playground, I reflect on how much laughter and joy I had out there. A time where after school was spent running around with friends, instead of hours of homework. Everyday, I would run outside to the playground and play games of soccer, football, and everyone's favorite, kickball. Specifically, on my first day of school I remember playing kickball. It was a sunny and crisp fall day. I felt the goosebumps rise on the surface of my arms and legs, but I knew once I started running . The first person I saw was Tim, and he asked if I wanted to play kickball with him and a few others, and I accepted. It was so much fun running around the bases and hearing all the screams of kids. First base was a metal pole, second

Have you ever felt and noticed the difference when something is given to you versus having to truly work hard for it? Whether it is as simple as saving your own allowance for a year to buy a fishing rod you’ve always wanted or putting every ounce of effort and thought you have into making an “A” for a writing assignment in class. Would you appreciate the fishing rod the same over time if it was just given to you for no reason? Would you feel good about your writing assignment knowing you could have given more effort for that major grade? Believe it or not, over time these types of questions, feelings, and thoughts have led to the rise of Youth Competitive Sports across the United States and made it to where it is a 15 billion dollar industry

Most parents want their children to be the best they can be; youth sports allow this to happen. Youth sports teach kids important things that they wouldn't be taught in the classroom and most likely won't be taught at home. The teachings in sports are far greater than just how to catch or shoot a ball. Sports teach children how to become great human beings on and off the court or field. Youth sports teach children how to become skilled and passionate adults and how to overcome adversity. I believe that children should play sports all through their youth because it will help decrease childhood obesity, increase social skills, teach character skills, learn that not everyone is a winner, and keep the child out of trouble.