My spark is basketball

By Jacob Pelletier
Limestone School, grade 6

I like basketball because it is easy to play. All you have to do is really use your hands like my brother who plays high school basketball. It is very good exercise. It can strengthen your hand and leg muscles. You have to do a lot of running. You need lots of arm strength to shoot the basketball.

I first started liking basketball when I would try different positions in shooting the ball like behind my back.

I have been able to play basketball a lot better than I used to play. I have a better shot now. My brother has helped me with some plays and so has my Uncle John. He has helped me with zone defenses, not being a traveler and shooting the ball.

Yes, basketball is my spark!