Dropping a Fly Ball

One of the most embarrassing things that can happen to an outfielder is dropping a fly ball. Every time a batter hits a ball to the outfield the outfielder is terrified that they will drop the ball. Ive had that happen to me before and it was terrible. I was embarrassed because everyone was staring at me, guilty because I let me team down, and scared that if the ball was hit to me that I would drop it again. All I wanted to do was go back into the dug out and never step back on the field.

Everyone has something happen to them that makes them embarrassed or ashamed. For some its going out and partying and getting caught, or for others it's something as simple as lying to their parents about a test. No matter what you do or how severe it is the shame is still there and you want to go back into the dug out and hide.

In softball you have to learn that everyone makes mistakes. You can't sit there feeling sorry for yourself and crying because you made a mistake. You have to suck it up and go back out on the field and help your team because that's your job. It's the same with every day life. Yes, it sucks when you make a mistake and have to bear the guilt as a result. You can't, however, just feelsorry for yourself. Your time will be much better spent learning from your mistakes and moving on. In softball when I make a mistake on the field I know that I can redeem myself when I go up to bat.

I can't wait to show my team what I'm made of and hit a home run.