Landon made a big jump from T-ball to Rookie league this year. The big difference is now he is pitched to by a machine that is much faster.
You can tell the new rookies on the team because they seldom make contact with the ball or get a hit. It was rough at first teaching Landon that strikes count now and after three you are out. In T-ball they let them run the bases even if they didn't get a hit.
This picture was taken right before Landon made his first true contact with the ball. He just got a piece of it but that was all he needed.
His next swing was a hit but he did not beat the ball to first base. He was very disappointed and marched back to the dugout fighting back the tears. He understands the game a bit better now and is much tougher when he doesn't get a hit or gets out.
It has been a season of learning for our big guy. We are very proud of him.
Now on to Upward basketball!
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