Basketball-First Game

Last Saturday the boys had their first game of Upward Basketball.  It was an amusing game to watch to say the least!  Although there are a few boys on their team that have obviously played before the majority are CLUELESS!  Everyone wants to get the ball, but after that they are not sure what to do with it.  Running with the ball is quite common among these 3rd-6th graders.   

Ready to PLAY!

Just like any big game the team members ran out through a tunnel (with fog of course) and were introduced.  This was SO COOL according to the boys.  All lights were off so I did not get a picture.  After the teams were on the court a prayer was in order before the game began.

The game started and it went fast.  The team is split up during five minute innings (is that what it is called in basketball too?) to allow each player a chance to play.  The boys played two or three times during a hour long game.  This picture below is after their first time on the court in a "real" game.  I think it pretty much tells it all.  Ryan is completely tuckered out (or in disbelief!) and Matthew is thinking it all over.  And check out the kid next to Ryan! 

There is LOTS to learn, but if nothing else they are having FUN!  And at this point that is all that matters anyway.  It will be an adventure to watch how (or if) they progress.