Learning to slide

So Megan's softball claim to fame is her speed. She is a really fast runner, and has become a great baserunner. She steals second and third with ease, and just let the catcher allow a ball to get away from her, and she'll steal home as well.


But she doesn't slide.


Or at least not well. Or very often.


She has gotten burned a few times, getting thrown out when she likely could have been safe. But to this point, her speed has saved her and she can (mostly) get away with not sliding.


But eventually, she will have to slide. So we got out the Slip 'n Slide. Nicholas was all for this.










Practicing her sliding form:


Get that leg out there!



Don't sit down!










Better!












Now you're getting it!!!










Of course, head first is always the most fun!












One thing she doesn't need practice in, bossing!