Chance stands up for his rights

Chance had his last game of baseball for the season. He has really enjoyed playing and people have commented on how fast he is.

During one of the games, after he hit the ball, he didn't start running right away because it looked like it would be a foul ball. Turns out it was in bounds, so Chance had to book it to first base as the other team was almost on the ball when he started to run. The ball was thrown to first and the first baseman started coming off the base to tag Chance before he made it. Chance dodged and twisted to avoid being touched with the ball. That was entertaining to watch for all the spectators at the game. Chance was eventually tagged out but he did not go down gently.

During the last game, the coach told Chance to be first baseman as they headed to the outfield. Chance did not hear him at first so another kid ran to first base. Every kid would rather play first base where you are sure to see some action rather than be clear out in the field where you just hope a ball makes it relatively close to you so you get to do something.

After Chance grabbed his mitt and realized that the coach had told him to play first and someone else was now standing on first, he walked up to the coach and told said,"It is my turn to play first." I was glad to see this as Chance stuck up for himself and did not just let it slide. I want him to feel confident enough to point out when he needs something or did not hear something.