Baseball Update
So, Little League has been great for Corey. He is doing really well, and learning so much. If you remember, he was the kid out there with his mitt on his head chasing God knows what in circles at the first game.
Fast Forward to last week.
Corey received the game ball. He had 5 RBI's (Runs Batted In) and got the ball for the very specific reason that follows ...
Corey stepped up to bat with a bat too heavy for him. He took a timid stance and barely swung. Although connecting with the ball, it fell about 4 feet in front of him. He ran with all his might, the pitcher threw the ball to 2nd rather than 1st, so Corey was in luck, as he is not very speedy around the bases. The 1st base coach was waving him through, but Corey took this as waving him ON, so rather than running through 1st, he rounded 1st and kept going.
Everyone starting yelling no, go back, and he was half way before he noticed that his team mate was still on 2nd. So Corey turned to run back to 1st, but he was now in a "Pickle". The 1st baseman had the ball.
You should have seen the look on Corey's face! His large eyes made even larger with shock. He was thinking what I was saying "Oh Shit!"
Corey turned and ran towards 2nd, forcing the 3rd base coach to wave the 2nd base runner over to 3rd and the 3rd base runner home. The first baseman over threw the ball to 2nd base by about 5 feet, so Corey kept running! Again everyone yelled, but there was no stopping him. The 3rd base coach sent the kid on 3rd home to make room for Corey.
By this point our entire bench is on it's feet yelling, and all our parents (we always have a great turn out) are laughing and cheering uncontrollably. I had tears running down my face. I was so tickled and scared at the same time.
My son got a triple and drove in 2 RBI's with a bunt! And that is why he got the game ball.
Corey is not the star player, and in fact, is probably just the opposite. But he goes out there and plays and learns more every time. I ask (ok demand) only three things:
1.Finish the season
2.Be a good sport and supportive of all players at all times.
3.Pay attention so you don't get hurt.
If he never makes a single play or hits a single ball, I don't care.
It looks like it is paying off. He is less emotional when he plays (ie does not get as upset if he gets out or misses the ball, he knows what the play is (ie what he should do when) and I only have to tell him to pay attention and stop chasing bugs twice a game now!(Oh and he is no longer doing that windmill thing with his arms when he runs anymore!)
I put Corey in a team sport for very specific reasons and I am glad I did.
Fast Forward to last week.
Corey received the game ball. He had 5 RBI's (Runs Batted In) and got the ball for the very specific reason that follows ...
Corey stepped up to bat with a bat too heavy for him. He took a timid stance and barely swung. Although connecting with the ball, it fell about 4 feet in front of him. He ran with all his might, the pitcher threw the ball to 2nd rather than 1st, so Corey was in luck, as he is not very speedy around the bases. The 1st base coach was waving him through, but Corey took this as waving him ON, so rather than running through 1st, he rounded 1st and kept going.
Everyone starting yelling no, go back, and he was half way before he noticed that his team mate was still on 2nd. So Corey turned to run back to 1st, but he was now in a "Pickle". The 1st baseman had the ball.
You should have seen the look on Corey's face! His large eyes made even larger with shock. He was thinking what I was saying "Oh Shit!"
Corey turned and ran towards 2nd, forcing the 3rd base coach to wave the 2nd base runner over to 3rd and the 3rd base runner home. The first baseman over threw the ball to 2nd base by about 5 feet, so Corey kept running! Again everyone yelled, but there was no stopping him. The 3rd base coach sent the kid on 3rd home to make room for Corey.
By this point our entire bench is on it's feet yelling, and all our parents (we always have a great turn out) are laughing and cheering uncontrollably. I had tears running down my face. I was so tickled and scared at the same time.
My son got a triple and drove in 2 RBI's with a bunt! And that is why he got the game ball.
Corey is not the star player, and in fact, is probably just the opposite. But he goes out there and plays and learns more every time. I ask (ok demand) only three things:
1.Finish the season
2.Be a good sport and supportive of all players at all times.
3.Pay attention so you don't get hurt.
If he never makes a single play or hits a single ball, I don't care.
It looks like it is paying off. He is less emotional when he plays (ie does not get as upset if he gets out or misses the ball, he knows what the play is (ie what he should do when) and I only have to tell him to pay attention and stop chasing bugs twice a game now!(Oh and he is no longer doing that windmill thing with his arms when he runs anymore!)
I put Corey in a team sport for very specific reasons and I am glad I did.
posted by Cindy at 6:31 PM
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