Sometimes team sports can be a real challenge for someone who isn't athletically gifted. Of course, how much fun you have could depend on the team you're on.
Team Player
Copyright 2010 by Heather Rose Brown
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"Hey!" Mandy shouted as she leaned her bat on home plate. "You can't kick him outta the game in the second inning."
Phil pointed to me and shouted back, "He can't catch or throw for crap. We're better off without him."
"You idiot! You've just got him playing the wrong position."
"What do you know?"
"Well, if you don't want him, let him join our team."
"Sure, take him."
Mandy grinned and waved to me. The girls on the bench shifted over, making room for me at the end.
Just like that, I switched teams ... in more ways than one.