Strike Out Research Paper

I stepped into the batters box with trembling hands. The sun beat down on me with rays that could cut through metal. The sweat was trickling down my forehead and into my eyes making it hard to see. The butterflies in my stomach were frantic causing my stomach to do flips. I had to hide my fear and try to focus on the pitcher; however, the other team could sense my tension and started to creep in. I needed this hit. If I strike out, I will cost my team the game. I put thought to the back of head and focused on this moment. I got in my ready stance raising my bat and waiting anxiously for the pitcher to throw the ball. As she started her wind up, I loaded up using my legs and arms to be prepared for what was to come. Once she real eased the ball, a flood of confidence rushed through me like a water rapid. The pitch was perfect. Right down the middle; every batter's dream pitch. As the ball spun through the air, it felt …show more content…
I cut through the air as if the ball was ripping each particle to shreds. I ran as fast as I could punching my foot off of each base, ready for the next one. Just as I thought the ball was going over the fence, it hits the top and rolls over to the center fielder. This makes me run harder. The adrenaline is pumping through my body as my legs and arms are working together to build my momentum. On my bound to third, I hear my coach yelling at me to slide. I know the ball is coming in but I have no idea where it may be. I throw myself to the ground sliding swiftly into the base. As foot foot touches the bag I glance up and see something I did not think I would see. The ball was being overthrown, and it was gone. I trusted my body into the air and made my way home. My team was standing around the plate, cheering me one. The feeling of stepping on home sent chills from my toes and throughout my body. I had never felt this way before. This was not just runs to go into the scorebook. It was much