Basketball 2010/2011

Pre-game prayer.  This is church-league basketball.  Such a sweet time.

 Katie didn't quite grasp the concept of basketball the first couple of games. Mike and I would say "raise your arms up."  So she kept her arms raised the entire time she played--whether it was offense or defense--but her goal (and Lisa's)was to avoid the ball at all costs.  That kind of thinking will not get you  an MVP award.  Of course we are not playing this for awards or for winning, but for them to learn basketball, the value of sportsmanship and working together on a team for a common goal.   They are both having fun (and on a winning team none-the-less, but not due to the expertise of our daughters).

 Lisa looking up at the time.  She was calculating how long she had played and about how much longer she has to play.  She looks forward to bench time. She does good on the bench.  She likes the bench.

They are on the same team which is great for practice and games.  Lisa is a good runner, loves to run.  She just doesn't like people running so close to her, getting in her space.  I am thinking basketball may not be her thing.

Mike reviewing with the rules with the girls.  Our necessary rules for the girls: 
1.  Listen to your coach.
2.  Leave your attitude at home. 
3. Watch the ball. 
(We need to add one more: don't be afraid of the ball.)