Swing
Lauren, an intelligent 8-year-old girl from Clinton, Connecticut, must overcome her fears and obstacles to try out for her softball team. Will she find the courage to take the swing and make her dreams come true?
Lauren loved playing softball, but she was always too scared to try out for the school team. She was afraid she wouldn't be good enough. Her sister, Jaime, believed in her and encouraged her to give it a shot. But Lauren was still unsure. What if she missed the ball in front of everyone?
The morning of the tryouts arrived, and Lauren felt butterflies in her stomach. She spent the whole morning practicing her swing in her living room. Her brother, Sean, was helping her practice. When she walked to the field she could see her friends Katie and Jackie warming up. What if she doesn't play well she thought? When it was her turn, she gripped the bat tightly. But as the ball came toward her, she froze and missed it completely.
Lauren felt embarrassed and wanted to run away. She had one more chance to make a good impression, but the pressure was getting to her. The next ball came, and she swung hard, but she missed again. She heard some kids laughing and felt her cheeks turn red.
Lauren sat on the bench, feeling defeated. She thought about giving up and going home. She didn't want to feel this way anymore. Emma sat down next to her and put an arm around her. - It's okay to be scared, Emma said. - You're the smartest person I know. I believe in you.
Lauren took a deep breath and thought about what Emma said. She realized that giving up wouldn't make her happy. She stood up and walked back to the plate for her final try. She remembered the tips her coach had given her and focused on the ball. This time, she swung with all her might.
Lauren's bat connected with the ball, and it flew high into the air. She couldn't believe it! Everyone cheered, and she felt a rush of pride. The coach smiled and nodded. - Great job, Lauren! he said. Lauren realized that her courage had paid off. She knew she could face any challenge with the same bravery.
Lauren loved playing softball, but she was always too scared to try out for the school team. She was afraid she wouldn't be good enough. Her sister, Jaime, believed in her and encouraged her to give it a shot. But Lauren was still unsure. What if she missed the ball in front of everyone?
The morning of the tryouts arrived, and Lauren felt butterflies in her stomach. She spent the whole morning practicing her swing in her living room. Her brother, Sean, was helping her practice. When she walked to the field she could see her friends Katie and Jackie warming up. What if she doesn't play well she thought? When it was her turn, she gripped the bat tightly. But as the ball came toward her, she froze and missed it completely.
Lauren felt embarrassed and wanted to run away. She had one more chance to make a good impression, but the pressure was getting to her. The next ball came, and she swung hard, but she missed again. She heard some kids laughing and felt her cheeks turn red.
Lauren sat on the bench, feeling defeated. She thought about giving up and going home. She didn't want to feel this way anymore. Emma sat down next to her and put an arm around her. - It's okay to be scared, Emma said. - You're the smartest person I know. I believe in you.
Lauren took a deep breath and thought about what Emma said. She realized that giving up wouldn't make her happy. She stood up and walked back to the plate for her final try. She remembered the tips her coach had given her and focused on the ball. This time, she swung with all her might.
Lauren's bat connected with the ball, and it flew high into the air. She couldn't believe it! Everyone cheered, and she felt a rush of pride. The coach smiled and nodded. - Great job, Lauren! he said. Lauren realized that her courage had paid off. She knew she could face any challenge with the same bravery.
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