Softball is a sport very similar to baseball. However, in softball, pitches are thrown underhand, the ball is larger and the field is smaller than in baseball. Softball can be slow-pitch or fast-pitch. In slow-pitch, bunting and stealing are not allowed. In fast-pitch, however, they are allowed. There are three strikes and four balls in an at bat. Three outs are required to end an inning and there are seven innings in a game. In fast-pitch softball, 10 players are on the field at once. The positions are as follows:
Slow-pitch softball has the same positions besides center field is replaced by left-center field and right-center field.
I have been playing softball since I was in third grade. Previously, I had played third base as my main position. Starting this year, I have begun to play outfield all of the time. I have played on a few teams throughout my softball experience.
Volleyball is a very fun sport. My favorite parts are hitting and blocking. To hit and block, you have to jump above the net, so being tall is a huge advantage. The positions in volleyball are as follows:
I've been playing volleyball for about 5 years. I participated in clinics about the basics of how to play. More recently, I've become involved in teams that actually play volleyball games against other teams, rather than working on just skills, such as:
Volleyball is a very fun sport. My favorite parts are hitting and blocking. To hit and block, you have to jump above the net, so being tall is a huge advantage. The positions in volleyball are as follows:
I've been playing volleyball for about 5 years. I participated in clinics about the basics of how to play. More recently, I've become involved in teams that actually play volleyball games against other teams, rather than working on just skills, such as:
This summer, I will be attending multiple volleyball camps. One of them is at the University of Rhode Island. The entire Reading volleyball program attends. Plus, I will be playing volleyball every Monday night this summer with another team. I hope to make the JV volleyball team next year.
Hi! I'm Lily! I attend Reading Memorial High School.
I previously attended Birch Meadow Elementary School and Coolidge Middle School. I am now a freshman.
I take Spanish 2, Algebra 1, Biology, Computer Applications, History 9, English 9, Advisory, Decisions, and Wellness.
One of my favorite things about Computer Apps is that the things you learn can be used outside of the classroom. Many of our units can be helpful for other classes. For example, our "Powersearching with Google" unit can make research for my other classes faster and more effective. Plus, some skills, such as how to use Microsoft Excel, could be useful for a job or project.
My name is Lily Dunn.
I am 15 years old and a freshman at Reading Memorial High School. I live in Reading, Massachusetts with my parents and my sister, Erin.
I take SCP Spanish 2, SCP Algebra 1, Honors Biology, Computer Applications, Honors History 9, Advisory, Wellness, Decisions, and Honors English 9.
Lily DunnMy name is Lily Dunn. I live in Reading, Massachusetts and attend RMHS.
I played volleyball on the Freshman team and I am currently playing softball on the Freshman team. My favorite subjects are Spanish and History. I enjoy learning about a new culture and language in Spanish class. Plus, it comes pretty easily to me. In History, I find it interesting to study the important time periods and events that led us to where we are today.
