Just to give you some insight into our home, we have 2 XBOX One's, 2 Gaming PC's, and an HTC Vive among others. This summer my wife I found this imperative to get the kids into some sort of sports. Now don’t get me wrong, we have family outdoor adventures quite often but sports are peer social. My oldest has chosen basketball and his season has not started yet. My youngest son chose tee-ball (my personal choice) and these are the results from the first day of practice. 

HITTING

Everyone knows that hitting is the most exciting part about watching baseball. A player that can hit well can clutch the attention of even casual fans of the sport. Remember one of the most exciting parts of watching baseball was that Babe Ruth was going to “call his shot” and hit a homerun out of the park. Well to achieve this, you must practice hitting. Tee ball introduces the child to the concept of hitting by using a “tee” which holds the ball at batting height. It trains the child on timing, hand eye coordination, and depth perception.   

FIELDING

Fielding is what renders the sport interesting to those who enjoy the core of the sport. Fielding is one of the more difficult aspects for the younger kids because they are afraid of the ball coming at them. It is very counter-intuitive to jump in front of a ball that is flying at you. The kids are trained with softer balls that are lightly batted toward them and then they are encouraged to stand squarely in front of the ball and catch it with their glove. Fielding includes catching balls that are flying or balls that are rolling on the ground.   

THROWING

 Do I even need to explain this? Not really, but I can add that to execute a proper defensive play, you must be able to throw precise, swiftly, and at a great distance. As you can see, my son and I have been practicing his throwing for quite some time.   

BASERUNNING

 At this level, the kids are simply learning that there are 3 bases and the home plate. Learning the fundamentals means that they are being taught to run counter-clockwise around the baseball diamond. They are also learning that touching the home plate means that your team scores a point. 

SAEFTY 

Although it is up to the parents, the couches are stressing safety. Don’t swing the bat reckless, try to not injure other players, and stay hydrated.   PANIC ATTACK This poor kid was so nervous he had a panic attack and started hyper-ventilating. Couple that with the obvious signs of dehydration, his mom called the paramedics to assess his medical state. This did hamper the children’s ability to focus, but they learned the importance of hydration.    

 SITTING AND FOOLING AROUND 

Anyone who has played sports as a child or even watched their kids play sports, they know how dreamy it can be. My son is no exceptipon. As he day dreamed, he chose to sit down and gaze intently into the Texas Sky. When I asked why, he said because he wanted to think while he waited. I couldn’t blame him one bit.  

TAKE AWAY

 I'm very excited to see my son take on this new chapter in his life. Whether he chooses to continue on with this sport or another I hope that lesson carry on. I will keep all of my fellow steemians updated on our season in The Sandlot. You maybe have a front row seat to the making of the new Benny ”THE JET" Rodriguez    

The Sandlot Courtesy of 20th Century Fox

There's Adventure in all of Us

I took you inside our 3rd homebirth experience
I took you gator wrasslin' in Texas
I took you on a day as Urkle
I took you to @ned scott's funeral (RIP)
I took you to #STEEMITGUNCLUB 

STEEM ON & I WILL TAKE YOU PLACES

...mostly in Texas LOL 

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