Wrap-Up of Baseball & Teeball 2021

This was a fun night - Brock had some powerful hits - here was a video of his line drive straight to the first base coach's feet!

Ball in mid-air!

And his swing!

Brock was covering first base and made some pretty good catches to get the other players out!

I only had one little bitty problem - that good-looking first base coach kept getting in the camera's way! 

Thanks Papa for coming out and watching our morning double header - Kade's game at 9AM and Brock at 10:30AM! 

Brock was really down on himself. He kept hitting the ball down the first base line and not taking the advice of his coaches to move his feet or his swing. There will be days when you have to play for the team and not just for yourself. In an effort to teach good sportsmanship, Brent had him write out 4 things that he can do differently. 

Back to Kade's tee ball - Kade loved to be in the center of the action. He thoroughly enjoyed playing in the pitcher's position!

And just like a true tee-baller, he ran to EVERY ball. 

Yup, not thrilled with being in the outfield. Many a time I caught him and others on his team playing in the dirt or looking out to the grass, glove on head, etc. 

I was on the field helping as first base coach, so I was telling the player in front of Kade to run to second as I snuck in a quick video of my boy hitting off the tee!

It was a hot day - Kade's game ended a bit early because it was so hot outside. Worked out well for us, as Brock's game was going on at the field next door at the same exact time. We were able to walk over and watch a bit of Brock's game. 

Brock at first base again. 

Cardinals' Team Photo with Coach Anthony & Assistant Coach Brent!

Kade's last game of the season, he asked me to take another picture of him! 

Also took the last game of the season for me to find a baseball bag at a consignment fair! Looks like a true Teeballer now! 

Final thoughts on Brock and Kade's progression: 

Brock started out strong, hit a slump, but after watching the Home Run Derby, he made a few adjustments and really saw some big improvement in putting the ball all over the field. At the end of the season, Brock's hits were stronger and his catches had improved.  

Kade went out there, never having played before and made the best with his team. He naturally picked up the game, dealing with distractions of dirt, grass, other kids, etc! He was so excited when he would run the bases and get to home plate. 

Lastly, I'm going to sneak this in here.... a few nice pictures of our quick visit with Aunt Carol & Uncle Jeff up at my Dad & Phyllis' house.