Catch the Ball! : Boys Town Press : 9798889070177 : 13 Aug 2024 : Ezekiel is such a sure-handed receiver, he's always chosen first when teams are picked for football. He's even earned the nickname EZ, short for endzone, because he catches so many touchdown passes. His good buddy, Joel, however, always gets picked last. For a reason. The football was thrown in a tight spiral, soaring straight to Joel. Caching it would mean victory. As Joel reached out, the ball bounced off his fingertips and hung in the air. Joel stretched his arms out further, but the ball slipped through his hands and hit the ground with a thud. Joel was deflated. EZ was annoyed and, out of frustration, yelled, "Catch the ball!" It was that moment of disappointment and disbelief that would eventually lead the boys to realize they have the same problem - neither is having any fun. Joel can't keep his head in the game or concentrate because he's too worried about messing up and getting yelled at by teammates. EZ hat