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The Influence Of Soccer Balls

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Having been a chubby kid, I was always a bit intimidated by the realm of sports. Soccer balls led to sprained ankles and footballs caused concussions - all for what? When my friend asked me to come with her to the varsity lacrosse tryouts in freshman year, I agreed just for the sake of giving her company. Yet after picking up the basics and running a quick mile, I found myself on the field with a dozen other kids - somehow I had made the team! That cold February, I learned how to pass and shoot, practicing the motions until I was comfortable with them. On team runs by the Hudson River, I watched as my ball bounced out of my stick and into the water. Lugging my equipment between home and school every day, I fell asleep on the subway, resting my head in the net of my stick. Though I was exhausted, somehow lacrosse had given me something to fight for. …show more content…

Though along with the rest of the newbies, I spent much of my freshman year on the sidelines, I cheered wildly for my teammates, supporting them all the way. With a lacrosse stick in my hand, I felt lucky to be part of something bigger.
Throughout the years, I have practiced my stickwork, improved my mile time, and secured my spot in the starting lineup. As a senior, I play alongside several of the novices with whom I used to share a bench. Hearing the freshmen spur us on, I am reminded of myself. With the team that became my second family and the sport that became my passion, I have learned that you have to take chances sometimes. Lacrosse taught me the true value of hard work and

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