This year was my very first year playing field hockey. I wasn’t sure that I was going to like it, but it turned out that it is now one of my favorite sports! When I went to the first practice, I was terrified of all the plays I would have to learn and my position. To be honest, it is not that hard at all! Once you get the hang of it, it is like learning how to ride a bike, you won’t forget it! Having a great coach, Mr. Rahn, made it easy for me to learn because he would explain things in a way that was easy to understand.

During the game, there are 11 players out on the field. In my opinion, this is just enough people to play the game. If there were less than 11 girls, it would be a lot harder to pass the ball, but if there were more than 11 girls, it would just get crowded. My position was a mid-fielder. In this position you were the girls that ran the most. You would have to go up and down the field, basically just following where the ball goes! I personally love this position because it is where most of the action happens. I got the ball multiple times, and when this happened, I had an adrenalin rush go through my body. This is what makes the game for me; having the ball and being an influence on your teams victory!

~Lily Graham