They won their first basketball game:)
By maddysmommy
@maddysmommy (16230)
United States
December 17, 2008 8:50pm CST
My 6 yr old son is playing Basketball this Winter and they had their first game last Saturday. The first 30 minutes was spent on skills testing like running, dribbling and shooting and then the second 30 minutes was the game. They had four x 6 minute quarters. Maddy got to play the second and last quarter and had a fun time, running around defending his player, trying to snatch the ball out of their hands, shoot the ball, pass the ball and rebound. I must say they ALL did really well for their first game and even though scores are not kept, my hubby and I kept our own score and we won 6-4.
Are your kids playing any Winter sports this year? share your stories. Thanks.
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
22 Dec 08
I hope she continues to want to play to that level. I know Maddy talks about Shaquille O'neal a bit and wants to be like him LOL I remember my brothes wanting to me like Mike!
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
18 Dec 08
Awwww.. that's great....The boys aren't playing any sports right now..I remember when my daughter was young she played on the boys team..They were about 8 and 10 yrs old..
So much fun to watch them play..
Congratulations Maddy..
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
18 Dec 08
It was a lot of fun watching them play. I had to keep myself from yelling when he got accidently pushed or shoved trying to get the ball. They are so cute in their uniforms and try really really hard to play really well. We were so proud of their first game and the other team were a good sports too.
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
19 Dec 08
I remember restraining myself when my daughter played...she played with the boys and they are rough..but she held her own...I was so proud of her...
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@patgalca (18394)
• Orangeville, Ontario
18 Dec 08
My girls play indoor soccer in the winter. There are two sessions now so the first session is just winding down with the third round robin playoff game this Sunday. The championship game will be played on the 29th. My younger daughter has a possibility of making it into the final game but I don't think my older does. Then January 18th we start the second session.
I love watching their games but a lot of times they coincide with my writing group. I hate missing their games but I also have to have a life of my own. It's the only thing I do for me. But watching their games is exciting.
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
22 Dec 08
I agree that watching him train and play is exciting. Reminds me of myself when I use to play sports in my younger days.
@AmbiePam (94045)
• United States
21 Dec 08
I always like to hear about kids playing sports. The earlier children get involved in activities the bettr. I wish I had gotten into things like that when I was younger. I did play basketball starting in fourth grade, but I think my self esteem might have been better had I been involved in an activity when I was younger. Congratualtions to your son!
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
22 Dec 08
He definitely takes after both of us as we played sports when we were younger. I only stopped playing a few years ago when I ruptured my archilles tendon.
@lilybug (21107)
• United States
18 Dec 08
My son is not in any winter sports. He has actually never been on any sports teams. He wanted to play soccer, but when it came time for sign ups he changed his mind because he was afraid he would not be any good.
Glad your son had a good time learning to play basketball.
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
22 Dec 08
He is having a great time thanks. I've always played sports since I was young and only stopped playing a few years ago when I ruptured my archilles. It's also another outlet for him to release all that energy he has everyday. Thanks lilybug!
