Softball

Monday, March 16 – Today was the first practice of the softball season. We didn’t do a lot of practicing because it was really a day for the players to get to know each other. We all introduced ourselves although most of us already knew each other and the coaches introduced themselves. We talked about our plans for the season and what our goals would be. The coaches also discussed what the rules and expectations were for everyone on the team. They said that we were expected to be devoted to the game and come to every practice unless we had something more important to do. I felt I was prepared to accept these responsibilities and I was eager to get started with the season.

Tuesday, March 17 – Today in softball we decided who was going to play what position for the season. I was chosen to be the catcher because the original catcher was now playing third base and pitching and I was the only other player with any catching experience. I was very nervous though because I had never really played the position on such an intense team before and I knew it was going to be a real challenge for me. We spent the day mostly practicing throwing and catching with each other.

Wednesday, March 18 – Today in softball we set up a schedule of how our practices would most likely go. It started with stretching and then a jog around the field. Then we warmed our arms up by throwing to each other. After that we took the field and did some game practice. It was decided that that would be out regular routine for practices.

Thursday, March 19 – Today we went through the routine we had previously agreed on for practice. The coaches made critical comments on how our throws were and talked about the basics of playing softball and the skills it required.

Friday, March 20 – I could not make it to softball practice today because I had a piano lesson.

Monday, March 23 – I could not make it to softball practice today because I had a piano lesson.

Tuesday, March 24 – Today at practice we began by stretching and taking a jog around the field. Then we warmed our arms up by throwing to each other. Afterword we did some game practice and we talked about specific game situations and what we would have to do on the field if they happened. We tried playing out the different situations and we did very well with them.

Wednesday, March 25 – Today at practice we began with stretches, a jog, and warming up our arms by throwing to each other. Then we did a little game practice on the field. Afterward we worked specifically on base running and we were timed to see how fast we could get to first base. I had the second fastest time on the team and I was very happy about that.

Thursday, March 26 – Today we started practice by stretching and jogging around the field. Then we threw to each other to warm up and we practiced on the field. We again went over certain game situations and played them out on the field to see how well we could work together to get the ball to where it needed to go. We did very well and I thought we worked collaboratively together.

Friday, March 27 – I could not make it to softball today because I went to visit Massachusetts Institute of Technology for a college tour.

Monday, 30 – Today we started by practice with stretching and jogging round the field. Then we warmed our arms up and took the field. We practiced specific game situations for a while and then we sent some people in for batting practice while others remained in the field. I stayed in the field because I was the only catcher.

Tuesday, 31 – Today we could not go to the filed because it was raining too hard and the filed was flooded. So instead we stayed inside the school and went over game situations. We did this by drawing the situations out on the board and discussing what we would have to do during them. We were also given time to ask specific questions we had about the game or the season. I asked what my responsibilities were as a catcher and the coaches told me it was my job to know what was going on at all times in the game so that I could direct the other players.

Wednesday, April 1 – Today we started practice with stretches and a jog around the field. Then we warmed up our arms with catching. Then we took the field for some routine game practice. We were informed that we would be plating our first game the next day and that because of that we were going to spend all of practice talking about specific gamer situations and playing them out.

Thursday, April 2 – Today was our first game. It was a home game and I was glad because I wanted to play on a filed I was familiar with. I was a little worried about how I was going to do in the game but I ended up playing very well and we won the game. The coaches said I was doing fine as a catcher.

Friday, April 3 – Today we began practice by stretching and jogging. Then we warmed our arms up and took the field. The whole practice was spent working out any issues we had had in the game the day before. We improved greatly at getting to the ball faster and working together to get it in to where it needed to go. Overall I thought we did very well.