DO YOU BELIEVE?

I believe in softball.
I believe in competition and camaraderie.
I believe in brackets, bubble gum and bang-bang plays.
I believe that practice attendance and preparation wins games.
I believe that there is more to being a good batter than just being a good hitter.
I believe taking Winter BP with a cheap bat will help me hit Summer homers with an expensive bat.
I believe in running out routine grounders and fly balls.
I believe it is better to be a smart base runner than a fast one.
I believe in nervous anticipation of a play at the plate.
I believe in infielders that think getting dirty is a part of the job description.
I believe in fast outfielders who do not hug the lines or play to deep.
I believe rattling bats can wake them up, and uncrossing them avoids bad luck.
I believe in wiping the morning dew off the ball, and squinting into the sunset.
I believe in saving an equipment catalog until the next issue replaces it.
I believe photographs, autographed balls and scorebook pages can be better than trophies.
I believe that there is no OFF-SEASON.
I believe in butterflies before the first game, and the long drive home after the final one.
I believe in showing appreciation to your family and friends who came to watch you play.
I believe the final score is part of the overall experience.

I BELIEVE IN SOFTBALL !!!!