What Does Softball Mean To Me

When I was younger, basketball was all I wanted to play, it just looked like so much fun. In fifth grade I had my parents sign me up for CYB, then in sixth grade I tried out for middle school basketball and played all the way up until ninth grade. In middle school when I was in eighth grade I was awarded the captain position and that helped me build leadership and responsibility. All of the players especially the younger ones knew they could always come to me at any time if they needed anything or help with anything. High school basketball was a lot different than middle school. In middle school I was one of the star players so I played a lot but in high school that changed. I sat the bench a lot that taught me patience and understanding even

My entire life, I have lived and breathed basketball. When I was only three days old, I was being passed around in the stands of a basketball game while my parents coached my older sister. In first grade, I was begging my parents to let me play. I couldn’t, however, because in my town kids don’t start playing basketball until the third grade. They let me join an Upward basketball league that was near my area, but Upward wasn’t competitive enough for me. So the next year, I went a couple towns over to join their city league so I could play. From then on, basketball was my passion.

Each of my years playing softball has been a momemtous experience for me. Indeed, I have learned valuable lessons about life. I have not only gained experience on how to approach different life situations, but the game has also provided an insight of me. In other words, softball has impacted my life and will also shape my future. Therfore, this will seek to discuss some of these impacts contributions to my life.

I started on the high school football team and didn’t do too bad. I ended up getting all district defensive back which was good to have. I also started on the high school basketball team. This was a pretty good year we didn’t do to bad but got beat out in regionals. It was one of the most painful times of my life because it meant a lot to me and the team. I couldn’t believe it happened. We worked so hard. A good thing about it is that I improved and did better that year. I also tried a crazy thing which was to play baseball. I have never played baseball in my life nor did I like it. I went ahead and tried it out anyways. I enjoyed it but I was not good at it. I couldn’t seem to find the ball in the outfield. I was a decent pitcher and batter though. The best part about baseball was the bus ride I enjoyed them a

As a way of showing my thanks for baseball and all the other blessings in my life. I am throwing a big party for what I am thankful for. My theme is sports and music. I picked this theme because I am really thankful for my sports ability and I love listening to music. We will have different types of game likes try to throw a water balloon, half court shots, and throwing a football at Calvin Johnson A.K.A Megatron. We have a D.J. that takes your requests for music and plays them, we also have a disco ball. Outside there is a pool for people who swim for a sport. We will have sports streamers with Beer for adults and soda and water for kids. We will also have a cake for every sport.

Have you ever thought about the sport of softball? I finally did when I was right around the age of seven. I didn’t think to play right away, even my kindergarten reading buddy said that when she asked me if I would ever try softball I had a very quick response of “No”. When I was younger I had my heart set on soccer. We see how that changed quickly. Now I try and balance softball and school every night. Somehow even after 5 years of different teams I’m still balancing both.

Sports have always been a big part of my life. I grew up with all males, with the exclusion of one female cousin, Naydeen. Even though I am female I always played with the boys. We would go out and play football, baseball, basketball and any other sports we could think of. Baseball was always my favorite. Then, I learned about softball and fell in love. Softball is a sport everyone can try. It teaches you dedication, athleticism, and teamwork.

Playing softball since I was in the first grade has taught me many life lessons over the years. At the first practice I went to, we learned the basics and mechanics of softball, like throwing, fielding, and hitting. My favorite is hitting, and still is today. As I grew up, I learned many new drills. Learning new drills made me realize that players had to start from the bottom and work my way up the ladder to get better. As I became a better player and started playing competitive softball, it was a new challenge for me. It also was a higher level of competition that I was not used too. Being able to play at this level has taught me to work hard and to practice on my own. Therefore, I decided to continue competitive softball and go to tournaments with new teammates and friends. I played for the Columbia Rockers for three years with one coach. To me playing these three years were the best years I have played for a softball team. “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up”- Babe Ruth once said. The softball fields show me what it is like to never give up, have confidence, and to work hard for the accomplishments down the road.

There were many ups and downs in my basketball career but it remained the love of my childhood. By giving up basketball, it marked the end of an era in my life and it taught me important lessons. From when I was eight years old until the past year, basketball was my life day in and day out. When I decided to stop playing, I had to take a big leap into maturity. I was not quite ready to stop, but I knew it was the best thing for me to do

Fortunately, I had the support of my encouraging and caring parents to help me become more assured and secure of myself. Even though, I was going through a hard time, the motivation from my parents to persevere on made decipher whether or not I would continue playing basketball. After not making the basketball team, I felt distraught, and no longer longed to play basketball.

Fifteen years were spent with nothing but rubber and concrete as I would practice in my front yard with a nine foot hoop. This never fully prepared me for the actual sport. I never focused on any other attributes to the sport of basketball except for shooting. Not to mention it was only with my right hand. I have wanted to play on a team since seventh grade, but injuries limited my ability to do so, including a broken leg and a sprained knee. Therefore, I had to wait until my freshman year to participate. By the time freshman year had came, I was still oblivious to everything I did not know.

When I first started playing basketball I only tried it out cause my dad said it would be fun for a kid my age to start playing basketball. I was about 11 when I first started playing and like everyone when they first try something new they terrible in it, so when i would go to my practices and my games I would always say i'm a terrible player and shouldn't set foot on another court. My dad started noticing this in my games when i would seem afraid to touch the ball and even dribble or shoot and i will never forget what he told me he said, “ Sebastian If you don't want to play anymore just tell me, but If you want to improve and give it another try I'll support you.” With just a few little words my dad has told me throughout my whole life

I have played sports my whole life. I specifically like basketball though. When I was in 8th grade, I tried out for a basketball team. I ended up not making the team, this woke me up. I realized if I wanted to play competitive basketball for a long time, I knew I had to get down to business because high school was just around the corner. I signed up for several camps, and worked really hard on my game the whole summer and before the tryout. Then tryout came around, and I was so nervous. On the 2nd tryout day, I was chasing someone down the court. When he went up I ended up blocking it, and while I was in the air, he tried to kick me. He missed and got under my foot. My foot opened up, and I had a sprained foot. I was so mad, I didn’t want

The article I chose explains which type of practice is best for softball, and sports in general. It explains how some players can be so good in practice but when it comes to the game they are not very good. This is because of the way that they practice. In a game you won’t know what type of pitch the pitcher is going to throw or where the ground ball is going to be. However, when some players practice, they practice the same thing over and over again which means they know where the pitch or ground ball is going to be every time. Therefore, this takes away the processing and reading step that would have taken place in a game, which does not prepare them for a game at all. That’s why it is important to keep practice randomized.

I love the game of basketball... I started playing the game when I was 3 years old. My dad got me a bright yellow goal with an orange rim. Basketball has a heavy number of pros and cons. I have a huge love for it. My goal one day is to play Division one basketball. The sweat and the wear and tear take a toll on my body having to get up earlier in the morning to practice before school. It’s a challenge but it’s also a sense of pride and dedication that comes along with being an athlete all your life. I’m very humbled with the many talents that God has blessed me with. I use them to the best of my ability and will continue to listen learn and apply the knowledge I absorb from my older peers who have already played at