Basketball

This morning was Brayden's last Basketball game for the season.  Yes, the season was short due to the fact that we were out because of his finger injury but I have to say we didn't miss much and I am very thankful Baseball season is starting.  I made it to his game today, along with everyone else.  The young kids play in the small gym-I got claustrophobic just stepping into the gym.  We literally sat on the baseline and leaving  no place to walk but on the court...or into the other game which is also being played in the same gym.  It was not really what I envisioned a basketball to be and almost made me laugh watching.  In watching I got the sense that this is just really for the parents (ahhhh and I was one of those parents!!)-although the kids do have a fun time, mostly wrestling for the rebounds....which is about all the free movent they can do.  Okay, I am a bit cynical but it was crazy to watch.  One inbound pass, pass to one other team-mate then to the designated shooter who is where?? directly under the basket.  Then run back to your basket and find your black spot-BLOCK...but don't get off your spot.  Finally, release for the rebound, then start the whole process all over.  Brayden loves to shoot-the farther away from the basket the better so he loves pre and post game play, where kids can be kids.  I do realize this is kind of dangerous and usually ends up in a wrestling match but the game was so choreographed it was funny...to me.  Way to go for Brayden for sticking with it!

Andrea was in a huge funk this morning!

 We got to the game early so Brayden could run and shoot-I think all the boys love this.

 AAAAAnd let the game begin.  Not once did this blocking method work.  I think Brayden get a better idea on how to block when we play in the driveway....true he doesn't made as many baskets.

Stretch....still no luck in stealing the ball.

This is what Brayden loves....half court shots, you have to love his form!