I have never been a big fan of watching basketball even though I did enjoy playing unorganized games of it. In particular, there was the summer of 1994 where there was a elevated outdoor basketball court in the center of the married student housing at UAF. One of the guys there loved knocking on doors and getting enough people out for a game. The games were in good fun, but still built up a sweat.
Today, Janelle and I watched Connor play slightly more organized versions of those summer games. There was not an official score, the clock ran down no matter what, and the five teams rotated around so that each one had a chance to play against the others. It looked like the players were having fun.
At present, Connor towers over most of the other players. He's about at the age where my height plateaued, but he still seems to be growing. While he has the build for it, he has not cultivated the skill yet. However, I saw improvement in his play just through the today, so perhaps he will be able to play the game at a higher level than just pick-up games on outdoor courts.
I just hope that he has fun with it while learning teamwork and sportsmanship.
Today, Janelle and I watched Connor play slightly more organized versions of those summer games. There was not an official score, the clock ran down no matter what, and the five teams rotated around so that each one had a chance to play against the others. It looked like the players were having fun.
At present, Connor towers over most of the other players. He's about at the age where my height plateaued, but he still seems to be growing. While he has the build for it, he has not cultivated the skill yet. However, I saw improvement in his play just through the today, so perhaps he will be able to play the game at a higher level than just pick-up games on outdoor courts.
I just hope that he has fun with it while learning teamwork and sportsmanship.
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