What Does Softball Mean To You Essay

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Softball Softball, what is it to people. Most people see it as just a game others a way of life and many others believe in something else. Even if you don’t play softball or any sport at that matter. We can all agree that when we find our passion we find meaning to it. It can impact your life in a good or bad way. Of all sports that I have seen I can say with all confidence I never thought softball would be my sport.When I first thought about playing softball I thought I could never do it. Then as I finally agreed to play softball I was completely petrified. I got on the field and the first thing I did was mess up and I messed up bad. I barely could catch a ball here I was standing there watching everyone play like pros. When I got up to bat I hit the ball but the bat vibrated down and swole up my thumb. I was completely embarrassed and immediately was out cause I was too busy freaking out. As i practiced I began to get better and better. Show of hands how many of you have completely embarrassed themselves in sports. I for sure can say that I do that on a regular bases. Now if you're anything like me you know that when you start a sport for the first time. You have questions like my first question “ what in the world is softball”. Well now that I am a”softball”player I can tell you all it is to know about soft. Softball is a game You can join by looking BASA sign up i know for fact that there a new season in a couple weeks. I can tell you from experience BASA is the best league for you and if you want to go further in softball for your future like I am. Whether you want play softball through high school. I know softball help get scholarships for colleges even if softball is not something you want as a career. Softball is overall a great experience and I encourage everyone to look into as there

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