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Wayne Gretzky Quotes

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“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” This is a quote by Wayne Gretzky. Wayne Gretzky was known as “The Great One.” He is a retired professional hockey player from Canada and named the greatest player ever to play in the NHL (National Hockey League.) Wayne Gretzky also coached the Phoenix Coyotes hockey team in 2000. This quote refers back to my experience because 4 years ago, I learned to not judge something without trying it first, and how important it is to be open to new ideas. Jade was my best friend. Her hazelnut colored eyes lit up in the faint light and her freckles rolled across her smooth, dark skin. Her hair was combed and braided into two tight french braids. Jade was the one who convinced me to start playing softball. …show more content…

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Before we knew it, it was time for the game. We walked into the dugout where everyone was getting their gloves and mitts ready and getting hydrated before the game started. The first inning went by in a flash. The opposite team batted first and scored four runs. When it was our turn to bat, the opposite team got us out in the first three people up to bat. Then it was the second inning. I was in the outfield at leftfield, but no balls came to me. Then it was out turn to bat. I slowly put on my batting gloves and put my helmet over my face. I didn’t really feel like I wanted to do this, but when Hailey was warming Jade and I, it felt different and it was fun. I grabbed my bat and went outside waiting on deck for my turn up to bat. It was my first time ever to bat. The umpire was dusting off the plate as I slowly walked up to the batter's’ box. I turned around halfway to see Jade tapping her nose two times. That was our secret signal. I repeated the signal back to her and chuckled softly as I continued to walk towards the batter’s box. I took a couple of swings and then I remembered what Alexa told me. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Then I stepped into the box. I dug my cleats into the dirt and tapped the plate as I got ready for the pitch. The moonlight lit up the bright green ball in the pitcher’s glove. I heard the first pitch pound into the catcher’s glove behind me. And then the

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