Perfection-Personal Narrative

luck but after a while when it was my turn again I kept hitting the ball over and

The value behind entertainment depends on each individual and their likings, implying that not every single human being enjoys playing sports. However, people who do seek enjoyment through athletic activities should know that such vigorous movement can permit various benefits. Competing 5 on 5 on the basketball court involves teamwork and a game plan. The 5 players on each team must create a clever strategy for allies to follow through on court. Possibly achieving a blind pass, jab step or block can make a victorious battle. Communication, team cooperation and interpreting the opponent’s next

On another day of camp about two weeks ago Coach Clark, was reviewing that days practice on film with us. As we watch a simple play I noticed that it had been signaled in wrong, being new to the program I didn't want to speak up so I pulled out my playbook to see if I was right. I couldn't find the signal section, after a minute or two of looking I found it and I saw that I was right. Happy with myself for understanding the offense I looked up to say something and when I did coach was looking right at me. He looked as if he expected an answer from me but I had no idea what he wanted. He said, "Did you get that or not?" I glanced up at the screen quickly and we were on a whole new play. I said very unsure of myself as my nonverbal were screaming that was confused, "Yessir got it." The next day at practice a play was called that I

The first step towards becoming a member of the team involves tryouts. To begin to prepare for this step, most players practice. Individuals must practice very hard to truly be ready. One must be sure to be able to hit exceptionally well. Another thing to be sure of is to

After meandering around for a while, it was our turn to practice. We trekked down the long corridors down to the field and performed to the best of our ability while out coach looked on, scrutinizing out every move. "Remember, there aren't many of us so if we want to place we need to make sure that the quality of the routine is outstanding," she reminded us. All of our grueling 6:00 practices weeks in advance had lead up to this. In just a few moments we were going to perform in front of the slew of stern judges. Rehearsing our routine beforehand, however, did little to fend off the anticipation we all

“Now everybody turn to your left, now your right. I see, and you all see an abundance of members, but by the end of season this team will not be this big. Not because of my fault, but because of your own inability to want to work hard and improve. Some of you will finish this season and some of you will say, ‘I quit.’ You determine your fate. Welcome to the Monmouth-Roseville Cross Country team. I’m your coach Samuel, but you can call me Sam.” I had finally met my coach.

"Tomorrow at 2:30 right after school come straight to my office so we can get you patted up and ready to go before practice." said the coach.

I see my buddy Tom, and I run up to him. He looks at me and smiles, we both knew that we would be at this camp and we were excited. I look at Tom and he doesn’t look nervous at all. They blow the whistle, and tell us it’s time for the showcase game, a game where all the coaches look at your skills on the court. Not just playing but also leadership skills, and your ability not to get frustrated

The ball traveled through the air for what seemed like minutes on end. The pitch, right down the middle, skims his jersey…. He took his base and the winning run walked home on a hit by

We arrived at the tryout about twenty minutes early; I checked in and went to introduce myself to the coaches. I was nervous about approaching them, but the coaches seemed

The day of the tryout I began to feel just how real it was, and I was horrified. I couldn’t help myself from imagining what was about to happen. I foresaw the judges and their intimidating glares. I could almost hear their pens glide across the paper as they examined my every move. I felt like a tiny mouse in the large desolate gym. I tried to calm myself down, but every attempt I made was futile.

“ It's ok Amanda! You got this!” My coach had said. The ref blew her whistle indicating we can start. Maddie passed the ball to raina who passed it to maggie, making their way up the field towards the other goal. One of the girls from the other team stole the ball and came at me.

“*cough*, shut up,” shouted the coach. I guess the person is about to come soon, but

“Hey, how are you doing, Jana?” Mike asks me while setting up the ropes for me to begin exercising with,

When I arrived at the competition that morning and I saw the crowded, loud building a familiar feeling of nervousness set in. Soon after our arrival, we made our way through the crowds to meet my team. There was a feeling of excitement in the air as everyone talked about our competitors. We determined that we had a high chance of winning and I remember teammates warning others to not mess up.