We started HS ball with some excitement, but the freshman year slapped us back into the reality of high school politics, seniority worship, etc. Since then, we keep telling our DD that it's a good way to keep in shape for TB season and at least she's getting some practice in. DD looked into playing adult slowpitch leagues, and has filled in for some games and had an absolute blast doing so. Only problem is that they don't hold any practices, and the league is strictly for fun, so there isn't any skills development or coaching. So, once again she will try out for HS ball and we will go in expecting more of the same. Bonus thing is that we finally have a new coach! We may be pleasantly surprised this year, who knows?