Today meant one thing at our house. Opening day of Tot Baseball in Somers, Connecticut! We had a great experience with the soccer program they did for the kids, I jumped on the baseball offering. Making the classes even better is that they are run by a college hockey goalie, Tyler's idol. As soon as Frank and I heard this, we knew we could sit back and relax during class! Even more ironic, is that his assistant coach won't be coming until next week, after he is done for the semester at Purdue....
I tried to capture the expressions and body language of these 3 and 4-year-olds. This coach was talking and these kids we obviously not listening! Good at taking cues, the coach immediately brought them back in and it was time for stretches!
Kiki, Olivia, and Tyler all took their stretches very seriously.
Next was throwing practice. When each child registered, they were asked what hand they color with and the coaches put a smiley sticker on that knee. This was the knee that they were to lead with and point when throwing. Unfortunately, Tyler is still quite ambidextrous and can never make up his mind of right versus left. It all turned out fine, though!
After they threw the ball, they were told to run and get them. I found myself wanting to ask this coach if he would be interested in a little weekend babysitting work!
The running didn't stop there, either. They went from ball throwing to base running....
To batting practice. Kiki was first up....
Tyler took his turn... 
Olivia swung away.... 
And Molly knocked it out as well. 
While half the group was batting, the other half was fielding. Tyler was a machine in the field and went after each ball he could get near! I can't wait to see how he progresses. If the first week is any indication, we will be signing contracts by the end of the class!
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