1st T-ball swing

[pattar]

[mudvnine]

That's awesome...great foundation for his first game time swing!

I'm looking forward to following this thread through LL, into TB, the HS years, and how his college recruiting goes. This could end up to be the longest running thread in BBF history 15 years from now.

[pattar]

I'm looking forward to following this thread through LL, into TB, the HS years, and how his college recruiting goes. This could end up to be the longest running thread in BBF history 15 years from now.

Lol...with the way the T-ball Dads/Coaches acted (some guy started arguing with the ump..seriously) I am not sure I will make it past next week

[Scrub]

Lol...with the way the T-ball Dads/Coaches acted (some guy started arguing with the ump..seriously) I am not sure I will make it past next week

There were umpires there?! Our t-ball games didn't even count outs let alone the score (but, of course, the kids always knew the score and the out count).

[bbrages]

some guys would argue balls and strikes in a t-ball game

[Gags]

some guys would argue balls and strikes in a t-ball game

I can only imagine how bad it would be if the kid was caught looking on strike 3. :-)

[Cannonball]

Congratulations and you're off to a great start! Now, take care of that hat. Keep in mind that these games can be like dragging nails across a chalkboard as you hear all of the stupid stuff. Smile and sit back.

[sparkny2]

When is he trying out for the 5u travel team?

[pattar]

When is he trying out for the 5u travel team?

Amazingly enough they actually have that..

[pattar]

Congratulations and you're off to a great start! Now, take care of that hat. Keep in mind that these games can be like dragging nails across a chalkboard as you hear all of the stupid stuff. Smile and sit back.

You mean my hat throwing habit? I get my 1st crack at kicking that this weekend as my daughter is playing in her 1st tournament of the Fall down in TX. Wish me luck...competition is going to be really good so I am jumping in the deep end so to speak..lol

[pattar]

I can only imagine how bad it would be if the kid was caught looking on strike 3. :-)

LOL!! Coach might go all "Earl Weaver" on the ump should that happen!!

[pattar]

There were umpires there?! Our t-ball games didn't even count outs let alone the score (but, of course, the kids always knew the score and the out count).

The whole spectacle was silly tbh but my son enjoyed himself so I am happy for him. He has been looking forward to putting on a uniform and playing a "real game" like his big sister for a while

[pthawaii]

Congratulations and you're off to a great start! Now, take care of that hat. Keep in mind that these games can be like dragging nails across a chalkboard as you hear all of the stupid stuff. Smile and sit back.

Often, this advice cant be appreciated until the window to take the advice has closed.

[pattar]

Often, this advice cant be appreciated until the window to take the advice has closed.

True but the little guy has the advantage of having an older sister who plays ball and who I have ”practiced “ screwing up on so hopefully he can thank his big sis for breaking me in.

[Cannonball]

I remember when the kid was at this stage. In our small town, boys and girls play together at this age. I couldn't count the number of times I would hear, "keep the shoulders level" when hitters would hit. You would hear parents shouting at each other during the game. We had umpires who were most likely freshmen in high school or a little older. Mostly these umpires kept score. I had a hard time with this age. Then, the games seemed to go on FOREVER.