All my life I have wanted to play football and to have that “perfect” play. A play where I got to shine and no one could stop me. A play that mattered and was crucial for the team. A play no one could forget. A play that would forever be within me. That desire motivated me to make that play happen. I had trained hard all summer. I gave everything I had in all the hills we did. I strove to be first in all my races, not letting anyone pass me. I lifted as much weights as I could handle. I gave it my all.
It was a nice, cool Monday. All day I felt different and I didn’t know why. It was a tingly sensation in my body and I didn't know why. It was a good feeling though. I was a little nervous to be honest but was confused as to why It was just another Monday game against a team that we played every year. Sitting in the locker room, my legs were shaking so bad and I couldn’t stop. In my head I was thinking “What is wrong with me? Why am I shaking like this?” I knew it had to be for a reason. A good reason.. As we walked down onto the field, I got chills down my back. The atmosphere was indescribable. I couldn’t wait to play; I was fired up.
All first half, I had wondered why I had felt the way I did all day. Nothing …show more content…
I was more nervous now than ever. I knew that the game depended on this play. The quarterback lined up under center and said, “Set!” The ball was snapped and I took off. I ran my three vertical steps, then cut inside at a 45 degree angle. I turned and looked at the quarterback, and I saw the ball coming straight to me. I watched the ball all the way until it hit my hands: I caught it. I quickly tucked the ball and turned up field running straight for the endzone. There was nobody in my way as I had a straight path to a touchdown. I ran as fast as I could. It felt like time had slowed way down. What felt like 9 minutes was 9 seconds. I had crossed the goal line and scored the winning touchdown for my
It was a nice, cool Monday. All day I felt different and I didn’t know why. It was a tingly sensation in my body and I didn't know why. It was a good feeling though. I was a little nervous to be honest but was confused as to why It was just another Monday game against a team that we played every year. Sitting in the locker room, my legs were shaking so bad and I couldn’t stop. In my head I was thinking “What is wrong with me? Why am I shaking like this?” I knew it had to be for a reason. A good reason.. As we walked down onto the field, I got chills down my back. The atmosphere was indescribable. I couldn’t wait to play; I was fired up.
All first half, I had wondered why I had felt the way I did all day. Nothing …show more content…
I was more nervous now than ever. I knew that the game depended on this play. The quarterback lined up under center and said, “Set!” The ball was snapped and I took off. I ran my three vertical steps, then cut inside at a 45 degree angle. I turned and looked at the quarterback, and I saw the ball coming straight to me. I watched the ball all the way until it hit my hands: I caught it. I quickly tucked the ball and turned up field running straight for the endzone. There was nobody in my way as I had a straight path to a touchdown. I ran as fast as I could. It felt like time had slowed way down. What felt like 9 minutes was 9 seconds. I had crossed the goal line and scored the winning touchdown for my