T-Ball

Last night was Zane's first t-ball game ever. He never really played on a team before but he has had some practice with t-ball in Korea. I must say it was a lot of fun although I learned a few new things. They only played 2 innings and I wouldn't even call them innings as they recorded no outs, although Zane's team had a few with him on 1st and every child on the team got to bat. As I was talking to Jim this morning I asked how this is good for the kids. I mean when some of them go to coach pitch next year are what are they going to think? Why not start with the correct rules in t-ball-3 outs per inning and 9 people on the field, not 15. There are some kids on all the teams who have the talent and skill and I am sure they would be willing to learn. Is this just a thing with Child and Youth Services sports, military, or is it like this in city recreation league? Am I that out of the loop? I know I am one that doesn't see how every child should get a trophy because as a teacher I have seen the damage that really does do to kids. In my mind it really does give them the wrong idea. Anyway, enough of my rant.

The game last night was fun! There was a lot of playing in dirt, mass groups attacks of a ball and directing of kids to run home, not back to first! Here are some pictures of the game. I will say that Z reminded me a lot of my brother when he was playing first base, standing there playing in the dirt! He was so dirty when we got home that Jim took his shoes and took the air compressor to them!

warming up before the game with some catch

getting positions from the coach

the 1st baseman

I guess the dirt is more enjoyable than the game!

getting ready to bat

back in the field for the second inning-he wasn't happy to be playing this position but will learn that all good ball players can play any position with their favorite!

the masses going after the ball

Zane being told it will be okay. He was having a meltdown because no one would let him get the ball!

another mass going for the ball

and another mass

Zane hitting!

I have a lot more pictures I wanted to post but blogger wasn't working with me this morning. One of these days I will make the switch from blogger to word press. 

Hope you enjoy!