Spin, thump, thump, thump...swish.
If you have ever watched a person shoot free throws, you will see a rhythm. Some players may bounce once, twice, or even three times. Some may spin this ball or line up their middle finger to the inflation hole. Whatever the routine, players typically follow it every time they shoot to create muscle memory.
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| Megan cutting down the net as an assistant coach. |
Fifteen years ago she entered the Elks Hoop Shoot as an eighth grader. She won the local and district contests and went on to the state round of competition. Preparing for the state hoop shoot, she shot a TON of free throws. She would shoot with a teacher during her lunch period at school, after basketball practice with her coach, and all times in-between with her dad in our driveway or local gym.
Spin, thump, thump, thump...swish.
Spin, thump, thump, thump...swish.
The week before she went to state, she shot 98 out of 100 free throws, and my husband thought, "She just might have a shot at winning this." She could shoot the lights out from the free throw line.
We arrived at state, and she became a "State Champion" free throw shooter.
Spin, thump, thump, thump...swish.
Spin, thump, thump, thump...swish.
Megan continued to play high school basketball and began coaching along with teaching third graders after she graduated from college. I am sure as a coach she has shot around with players, played in some scrimmages, and played a part of the "scout team", but I can't say she has shot free throws like her player days.
Until Saturday.
Yesterday, her dad asked me, "Did you hear what she did today?"
"No, what?"
"She shot free throws after her workout. Guess how many she made? Ninety-seven out of a hundred."
Spin, thump, thump, thump...swish.
Spin, thump, thump, thump...swish.
At the age of 30, the girl's still got it!"
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WOW! The girl DOES still got it! YAY Megan! What a fun treat! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThe pride is oozing out of this post. Loved how you captured her rhythm.
ReplyDeleteWow! That's one proud mom slicing about her princess!
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing Megan! I love how you shared this slice.
ReplyDeletePerseverance is a word that comes through, after reading your slice. The repeat of,
ReplyDelete"Spin, thump, thump, thump...swish." has a lot of meaning, such as practise and not giving up, throughout the years. Congratulations Megan.
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Love, Love, Love this slice! The "spin, thump, thump, thump...swish" really tied it together. I'm super impressed that she's still got it at age 30! How wonderful that she is giving back as a coach now. We need good coaches!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome story! This reminds me of what Dr. Bruce Perry describes as rhythmic ativity in his book with Oprah, What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience and Healing. He describes how essential rhythm is to a healthy body and mind: "Spin, thump, thump, thump...swish!" Thank you for sharing and congrats to your "baby" for still making 97 out of 100.
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