A Fear of the Pitch
Batting is not always easy28 total reviews
Comment from Regina Elliott
This is well penned and
on a subject that interests me. I could feel your nervousness. My grandson is
going to start playing
Little League soon. He will
probably be a little hesitant
at first because he's shy. I hope he'll enjoy it. (I'm out of
6 stars too.) Many blessings
to you and your family. ~
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2023
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This is well penned and
on a subject that interests me. I could feel your nervousness. My grandson is
going to start playing
Little League soon. He will
probably be a little hesitant
at first because he's shy. I hope he'll enjoy it. (I'm out of
6 stars too.) Many blessings
to you and your family. ~
Comment Written 07-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2023
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Thank you, Regina. Good luck to your grandson when the time comes.
I appreciate you reading and sharing.
John
Comment from royowen
I suppose there's a certain phobia about a missile's hurtling at one's head that has the potential potential to not only kill, but to brain one, I was an opening batsmen and part of the arsenal of an opening fast bowl is to hurl that hard projectile, at my head, in those.days there was protection for the cranium. 98mph is pretty swift, beautifully written my friend, good luck, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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I suppose there's a certain phobia about a missile's hurtling at one's head that has the potential potential to not only kill, but to brain one, I was an opening batsmen and part of the arsenal of an opening fast bowl is to hurl that hard projectile, at my head, in those.days there was protection for the cranium. 98mph is pretty swift, beautifully written my friend, good luck, blessings Roy
Comment Written 04-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Yikes. Tough stuff we do growing up!
Thanks for reading and sharing.
John
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Yep that?s right, I was still doing that at 40.
Comment from Wendy G
And that is just what happens. Instinctively one ducks from perceived danger. Second last paragraph: space needed after "I can do this." Best wishes for the flash fiction contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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And that is just what happens. Instinctively one ducks from perceived danger. Second last paragraph: space needed after "I can do this." Best wishes for the flash fiction contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 04-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Wendy, thanks girl the correction and for taking the time to read and review.
John
Comment from Mary Vigasin
This brings back memories for me. My brother and my cousins would get a game going. My brother tried to get me to catch the ball, I started on 2nd base, then was moved to the infield, then the outfield. But the outfield was so far away, I no longer worried about getting hit by a ball as no one could hit it that far. Many little leaguers start out fearing the ball, you captured that fear very well.
Great job.
Best wishes in the contest.
Mary
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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This brings back memories for me. My brother and my cousins would get a game going. My brother tried to get me to catch the ball, I started on 2nd base, then was moved to the infield, then the outfield. But the outfield was so far away, I no longer worried about getting hit by a ball as no one could hit it that far. Many little leaguers start out fearing the ball, you captured that fear very well.
Great job.
Best wishes in the contest.
Mary
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thank you, Mary. I appreciate you reading my post and sharing. I enjoy that.
John
Comment from Sarah Das Gupta
I absolutely don't blame you! I used to play backstop in rounders at school in UK! This is a very gentle, lady-like game, compared to baseball! The worst hazard was the batsman (striker?) throwing the bat in your face!
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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I absolutely don't blame you! I used to play backstop in rounders at school in UK! This is a very gentle, lady-like game, compared to baseball! The worst hazard was the batsman (striker?) throwing the bat in your face!
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thank you, Sarah. I appreciate your stopping to read my post.
John
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All the best!
Comment from John Ciarmello
This is so on point! I was less of an athlete than most young boys, and I remember the fear of getting hit with a wild pitch. It never left me throughout my Little League career. Your story brought back baseball memories for me, good and bad! Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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This is so on point! I was less of an athlete than most young boys, and I remember the fear of getting hit with a wild pitch. It never left me throughout my Little League career. Your story brought back baseball memories for me, good and bad! Best, JohnC
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Excellent. I?m glad it resurfaced those memories. More good than bad I hope.
Thanks for reading. John
Comment from Ric Myworld
Like you, I coached baseball, basketball, and football for 40 years, long after all my children were grown. Of course, I raised my first family, my second, and then the next two children that I raised as my own. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Like you, I coached baseball, basketball, and football for 40 years, long after all my children were grown. Of course, I raised my first family, my second, and then the next two children that I raised as my own. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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You can attest to coaching. Thank you Ric, for reading and commenting.
John
Comment from Douglas Goff
Oh gosh. We are going through this with our boy. Couch had a brand new first time pitcher throwing to my new little leaguer. Kid hit him right in the face. He was afraid to bat all year after that. Jumps away from the ball. When I pitch to him he hits em over my head all day long because he trusts me.
Good story.
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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Oh gosh. We are going through this with our boy. Couch had a brand new first time pitcher throwing to my new little leaguer. Kid hit him right in the face. He was afraid to bat all year after that. Jumps away from the ball. When I pitch to him he hits em over my head all day long because he trusts me.
Good story.
Comment Written 02-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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I understand that.
Thank you for reading and sharing.
John
Comment from Janet Foor
Sweet. I remember those days and that was my son. Unfortunately, his sister could do any sport there was and ran circles around him. Didn't make for very good dinner conversation.
Well done
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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Sweet. I remember those days and that was my son. Unfortunately, his sister could do any sport there was and ran circles around him. Didn't make for very good dinner conversation.
Well done
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 02-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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Thank you, Janet.
I appreciate you reading and sharing.
John
Comment from LJbutterfly
Even though this short tale if fiction, it describes the thoughts and feelings of many young players. The fear of the ball hitting them outweighs the joy of hitting the ball. I love the way the protagonist kept telling himself he could do it, up until it was time to do it. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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Even though this short tale if fiction, it describes the thoughts and feelings of many young players. The fear of the ball hitting them outweighs the joy of hitting the ball. I love the way the protagonist kept telling himself he could do it, up until it was time to do it. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 02-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2023
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Excellent analysis and spot on. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts.
John