Monday, March 12, 2007
Aftermath of the matchYesterday's match at kallang was pretty singular for me because that's the first time I'm representing my school one the sandy ground which creates an inexplicable pressure on me. Although I kept telling myself to keep cool and remain my equanimity, but then this overwhelming sensation seems to take much control of me during some point of time. It is especially apparent when I see those huge batters stepping onto the baseline, again and again attempting to hit a pile driver right through the furthers fielders.
Nevertheless, it is these type of experience that I want to have it again. It is exactly how god works in our life. Giving us not only blessings but also sufferings, which make us closer to him, becoming more like his son. This experience is imperative for my improvement. I would never want to remain at the level I'm currently at now. Albeit Jerald's pleasant comment which goes like "Anyway, you have really improved greatly from the time where you can't even throw a single ball well, not knowing a single set of rules." However I believe that that's not the right attitude I should use it as an excuse to console myself. It will not do me any good. I know that I can strive for better and even though time is not on my side taking into account that I started softball only during JC1, I must try to train effectively and productively.
Reflection on what I can improve on after the game.
1) My footwork especially while catching pop fly or high balls.
2) Catching of speedy ground ball using 2 hands.
3) Try to observe the likely direction that a batter tends to hit and thus standing closer at that area.
4) My distribution of weight on my thighs; not to lean too much back when betting.
5) Glare and stare at the ball first then turn my hip. Not vice versa because I tend to focus too much on the turning of hip.
6) Not to run anyhow e.g. zigzag. But straight to the place where the ball will fall.
Aims and goals which I hope to achieve during next game.
1) Doing well on the above mentioned technical moves
2) Getting onto the base.
3) Not to get strike out.
4) Saving more balls. Hope that there will be more highflying balls.
5) Learn more things
My next game will be on Saturday against HuaChong and National. I'm really thankful that SRC is just a considerably small tournament that is something like a practice match before the Nationals starts. Getting the real feel of what the game is like is really important for me especially when I'm so inexperience on match. Getting stronger and not let my pass defeats bring me down is vital.
posted @ 7:50 AM
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