Throw, Catch, Hit!
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To see a ball flying fast at your face,
may be a little scary and make your heart race!
Here comes the ball, zooming towards Jessie.
Remembering her dad's words, she begins to get ready!
"Trust that you can catch this ball! Put your glove up and don't let it fall!"
With a small POP, the ball hit in her glove. Jessic couldn't remember what she was so scared of?
When the game of CATCH was through, Jessie's dad said, "There is one more skill to do!"
Dad handed Jessie her very first bat, to hit the best pitch wherever it was thrown at!
"Try not to swing high or swing low. The ball in the middle will deliver the best blow!"
Jessie's dad reared back, preparing to pitch. Jessie stood steady, not even a twitch.
Here comes the ball, right down the middle, looking like it could fit through the eye of a needle!
Jessie gripped her bat tight, ready to swing. BAM the ball hit the bat and she felt a slight sting!
Her dad yelled "HOORAY! Now run to first base!"
Jessie took off like she was in a race!
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About the Book
Jessie is a little girl learning the skills she needs to play baseball with the help of her dad. First, she learns how to throw. Next, she learns how to catch—which can be scary when a fastball flies right at her face. Finally, she learns how to hit the ball, all with the guidance of her father, who encourages and simplifies.
Throw, Catch, Hit captures the terminology, techniques, and feelings of excitement every first time athlete finds. With the help of Jessie’s story, other young ball players will be introduced to techniques of the sport and be inspired to go out and play.
Jessie’s father is a constant guide as she learns—and also loves—baseball, showcasing how the bond between parent and child is enhanced through sports. Jessie learns more than just technique, though. She learns that it’s not about how far she can throw or how well she catches and hits. It’s all about the fun in trying a new sport and learning new things.
About the Author
Some of author Kristine J. Demry’s favorite childhood memories are of playing baseball in the backyard with her family. Now all grown up, Kristine has been a volunteer, as well as paid coach, for over twenty years in her community. She hopes to encourage families to go out into the backyard or nearest park and create common bonds through sports.
Some of author Kristine J. Demry’s favorite childhood memories are of playing baseball in the backyard with her family. Now all grown up, Kristine has been a volunteer, as well as paid coach, for over twenty years in her community. She hopes to encourage families to go out into the backyard or nearest park and create common bonds through sports.