I am sitting in the University of Georgia Baseball Locker room and as I look around I can’t decide what to think about all of it. The whole team is in here, music blasting and my teammates dancing. I’m watching and observing the things around me wondering how I got so lucky to be in this place with all these great guys. In the room there are 4 game systems all hooked up with their own televisions. On the opposite side of the room are 3 couches with a massive television above playing the little league world series. Japan is playing Canada and Canada is winning 10 to 4 in the top of the 6th inning. All the lockers are nice and neat with name tags with our numbers and all have the matching stools in our locker. There are baseballs trailing around …show more content…
the whole locker room in a design with words written on the wall, all leading to our team goal which is to get to Omaha. I start walking around and notice that everyone is wearing the same black shirt. Only one person has on a different shirt, which is also black. As I am sitting here waiting to go hit, I can hear the rain pummeling the glass windows above some of the lockers across the room. This is never good, but there is no way I'm going to let it ruin my happiness. As we hit off the tee in the batting cage, we go up to the speaker and start playing music to try to get some energy in there. The music also helps block out the sound the ball makes when it comes off the bat. Without the music all you hear is PING! PING! PING! And it is such a high pitch noise that it hurts your ears in a closed off space. When we are done with off the tee work, we move the screen over and do front toss where we throw the ball under hand to each other. Everyone is complaining because we can still hear the rain and taking batting practice on the field is so much more exciting and feels more efficient. But in all honesty I am still happy and having a great time with all my teammates. But everyone knows taking time off is hard to do in baseball because it is all about repetition. When we are facing the machine a song that we all know comes on. You can only imagine how that went. We all get distracted and start messing around and having a good time. This does not go on for a very long amount of time until coach comes and puts a stop to it. Screaming, “Get back to work if you are going to stay here and get better.” All you hear after that is, “Yes sir”. The machine might be the worst thing you can ever imagine. It is easily the most disgusting pitcher that you can ever face in baseball. All you see is swing and miss, swing and miss continuously. When one of us makes solid contact with the ball we all celebrate because the machine is made to make you better but at this same time expose your weaknesses. The machine is a blast to hit off of, its challenging and everyone competes to see who can do better. There isn’t too much to look at in the batting cages you got nets draped over you, and black walls.
I would describe it as a jail cell, the only thing different is there is a big seven letter word written across the wall and it spells Georgia. Although it’s like a jail cell, it’s still considered a "happy place" in the baseball world. It’s like a place where you can go alone or with people and just have fun and escape everything in the outside world. After about an hour coach walks in and says, “We can now use the field.” So now we are all pumped to be at baseball because swinging on the field is the best part about baseball …show more content…
practice. When we are walking out to the field, the sun is shining and a few dark clouds above us to the right have already passed.
You can see the grass glistening from the rain and the puddles are somewhat dissipating. The field is all set for batting practice, the net in front of the mound with the baseballs in a basket next to them, the mats laid down and coach is standing there. We all have smiles on our face as we start hitting, to make us even happier the music is now on outside and that’s like being at a party to us. We all talk trash but also compete to see who can hit the ball the hardest or the furthest. It makes it more fun when you can see the ball take off once you make solid contact with it and watch it soar off the bat over the fence and off the scoreboard in right center field. There are 11 of us out there including 3 coaches but 2 of them are in the dugout watching us. There are trees in left field behind the fence and they are there to protect the cars in the parking lot from the homerun balls that sneak over the fence. There are houses in right field behind the bleachers but they are too far away for us to do any damage too. There is a big green wall behind the center field wall and it is a batter’s eye, it’s used to keep the sun out of our faces when we are batting. I think it is pointless because I have never seen the sun near there or had a problem with it, but everything has a purpose at the field. You can't go to the baseball field and not be
happy, it’s the ultimate stress reliever. You are with all your closest friends and it’s just the best environment anyone could ask for.
This was the birth of the current trend in construction of ballparks. The goal of the designers of Camden Yards was to create the first fan, and player friendly ballpark. The designers wanted to capture the feel of an old fashioned ballpark combined with twentieth century technology. The designers accomplished this in many radical new ways.
A baseball field is in the shape of a diamond, where as a football field is in the shape of a gigantic rectangle. A football field is 100 yards long and 52 yards wide. Baseball fields vary in size, from each level to each different ball team. Located on a baseball field are four bases, a pitcher’s mound, dirt infield, dugouts, and an outfield wall. In football, there is chalk lines every five yards for one hundred yards. Hash and yard number marks, down and distance indicators. Also on a football field the entire field consist of turf or grass containing no dirt. On football fields there are no dugouts for the players to stand in. Instead, the players stand on the sidelines and sit down on bleachers. Both field however have referees on the field during the games, foul or out of bound lines, and both can have fields consisting of turf. Football and baseball are both large scale events in American sports today. This results in a high number of fan attendance at each of the sports games. In order to keep up with the number of fans, baseball and football organizations build humongous, expensive, and beautiful stadiums. Both football and baseball stadiums are built to resemble the Greek coliseums. The massive stadiums are designed this way in order to hold a large number of fans. Another reason the stadiums are built this way, is so when the players are on the field they can
“Batter up!” the umpire yelled from behind home plate on the diamond-shaped field for the inning to begin. Adrenaline rushed through the players’ veins as the crowd cheering echoed from the bleachers to the outfield. Softball and baseball are team sports which both require an umpire and a diamond shaped field. All players are important.
‘Field of Dreams’ is a diversified script that constantly evolves, but mainly revolves around the game of baseball, ‘the greatest game ever invented’. The game that according to some avid spectators, completely and thoroughly transcends and binds the country to past, present, and future--generation to generation. In this movie this national pastime represents an avenue that finds the connection to the soul of a great audience; somehow insinuating that baseball acts as a means of fulfilling individual spiritual needs. These needs are that of a ‘sense of belonging’, a need to participate in sport, either vicariously as a spectator or directly as a participant. Moreover the desire to engage in distraction and play may be intrinsic to the human psyche. The theme throughout the movie was based on the legendary story of the Chicago White Sox of 1919, where the question was raised on the issue of the team’s “sportsmanship” and the ethical behavior of several teammates during the World Series. This left the image of America’s most idolized team tarnished and lead up to a ban of eight players from the sport; for an ‘unsportsmanlike’ like conduct in the series. The public view of the game up until then was that of perfection, it was clean and straight; but afterwards, the lack of fair play especially coming from such highly ranked players, ended up affecting fans’ enthusiasm for the entire sport. As the movie nears its ending, Robinson evolved on the concept of having utterly devoted fans and as if in a mystified manner drew them in to this already mystical place, just to have them see the most idolized team of ‘the golden age’ play once again.
When the notion of baseball comes to mind, a feeling of nostalgia and tradition come to me. Many of my feelings and memories originate from my childhood. I remember a beautiful summer day. My dad and I arrived at the baseball stadium to watch the game. We walked up the concrete walkway inside the stadium. The concrete walls and floors made my surroundings drab and grey. Finally, we made it to entrance into the stadium. I came out of the dark tunnels into the bright sunlight. The first thing to catch my eye was the vivid rush of color. Underneath the fluffy white clouds and their deep blue canvas, I could look down and see players in vibrant red and blue uniforms warming up for the game. The well-watered grass on the field was a brighter green than any other grass I had seen. The outfield seemed to be so perfect. It appeared that each blade had been cut by hand. The edge of the infield, where the dark, watered-down dirt met the intensely green grass was a precise and well-defined contrast. We sat down and I took in my surroundings. There were men walking up and down the stairs selling various concessions. They had peanuts, beer, soda, ice cream, popcorn, and many other tempting treats. The players soon finished their warm-ups and the crowd became frenzied with excitement. The game was about to start.
I see young boys playing baseball the team in green is pitching and in blue they are batting. There are bleachers that have many spectators, the majority in ball caps. The weather is windy outside but warm with direct sunlight form the crystal clear blue sky. Several parents are standing shouting and cheering. One parent is upset with the out call from the umpire later she is clapping over a call the umpire makes. I view the pitcher and the catcher communicating through hand gestures. The pitcher of the green team throws ball up and pats against left glove two times before each toss. I see cars parked everywhere and people coming and going. The birds are singing and picking up sunflower
Dodger Stadium is one of the most iconic Landmarks in America. It is the home to one of the most popular MLB team’s, The Los Angeles Dodgers. This highly acclaimed structure was built in 1962 and is home to many people’s favorite place on earth. From the L.A freeway to the illustrious skyline, the travel to Dodger stadium is a ride you won’t forget. Walking through the gates and into the stadium is a surreal experience that will leave you with nothing but a smile on your face. In the moments after walking through the gates you are greeted with the smell of Dodger dogs and soft pretzels. Your eyes will lay upon a sea of people in blue hats and jerseys. You will hear the sounds of hollering, cheers, screaming, booing, and a beautiful
The historical Fenway Park has long made baseball fans feel a sense of nostalgia as they enter the famed venue that has seen the likes of Cy Young, Ted Williams, and Carl Yastrzemski grace the field with their greatness. Just like football has Lambeau Field and basketball has Madison Square Garden, baseball has Fenway Park, a place that oozes with historical significance of one of America’s favorite sports. I have had the privilege to witness a ballgame in this magnificent stadium and the experience was one I will remember for the rest of my lifetime. The atmosphere created by the organization generated a unique aura that combined historical attributes with modern elements perfectly. The Boston Red Sox are trying to provide their fans with
Upon arrival at the opening game of the season for the Whitecaps, I feel very self concious, as if I do not belong here. I glance at my companions and laugh, they probably feel the same way. We walk up the steps of the stadium and I smile, momentarily caught up in the sweet charm of a group of elderly men, playing 'Take Me Out To The Ballpark' in old fashioned brass style. This will be an interesting night at the very least.
It was two hours before our anticipated game against Manitou Springs, the second ranked team in the state. As I walked through the brick arches I heard nothing but honking traffic from blocks away. I got an eerie feeling when I saw all the smoke coming out of industrial factories, and noticed that no one else was there; I felt like I was in a ghost town. Our team started to go on to the field that we would be playing on to observe the differences in it. As I walked through the gate leading to the field, I was awestruck. It seemed as though this field was the only place in this strange neighborhood privileged enough to receive light from the blazing sun; standing on the field made it seem as though the creepy town had disappeared. The feeling overwhelmed me as I saw the flawless grass outfield and th...
The sights at a game are awesome. The grass fresh cut and Kelly green. The dirt soft, silky, and perfectly combed. The stadium filled with faces and camera flashes, the players warming up before the game in hopes of winning. There are people walking up and down the isles selling hot dogs, peanuts, and cotton candy. All these are wonderful sights at a baseball game.
Solitary confinement is a penal tactic used on inmates who pose a threat to themselves or other inmates. Solitary confinement is type of segregated prison in which prisoners are held in their cell for 22-24 hours every day. If they are allowed to leave their cell, they will silently walk shackled and in between two guards. They can only leave for showers or exercise. Their exercise and shower are always done alone and inside. They can exercise in fenced in yards surrounded by concrete. Solitary confinement is either used as a punishment for prison behaviors, a protection method for targeted inmates, or a place to keep prisoners who are a threat to the general prison population. Many prisoners are put in Administrative Segregation for their protection. Many prisoners in this type of segregation are teenagers, homosexuals, and mentally ill prisoners. Many mentally ill prisoners are sent to solitary confinement because there are not rehabilitation services available, and prison officials have run out of options (Shalev, 2008, p [1-2]). Solitary confinement is a convenient method for prison systems, but the detrimental effects on inmates make it an unsuitable option for inmate control.
Than we marched through the complex until we reached the most famous park in the whole complex. Double-Day field, one of the nine fields that make up cooperstown dream parks. It only hosts one game on it per tournament, the championship game. As I walked in along side my team I get a strong gust of the fresh cut grass, I feel the energy in the stands, and I can clearly hear the cheers from every individual player in the crowd. Everyone eventually settled in and before we knew it skydivers bearing flags parachute into the stadium. Photographers ran cross the field as fighter planes shot across the sky. It was our first look at what being a professional athlete would be like. The complex had a set dress code and expected much more from us than we have ever been expected to do. The parents weren 't even allowed by the barracks; we were living on our own for the first time. To me Cooperstown was my first real step in becoming a grown adult, as it was for everyone else
Introduction: “I don’t wanna be remembered as an average ball player, I wanna be remembered as the best ever to step on a diamond,” as the American baseball player, Jimmie Wilson said. Baseball is a game that has consumed my life ever since I was a five years old, where I started out in tee ball, and has proven itself to be a rewarding lifelong commitment. This sport was invented in 1839, where there are two times of nine players that compete to score the most runs, some of their players have even made this sport a career. Baseball is more than just a game to some, it is a passion.
Baseball is a game of inches and is as precise as it gets. Baseball has been providing us with fun and excitement for more than a hundred and fifty years. It is a reason to stay up past bed time, bonding with your father. It is walking into the stadium for the first time.