It’s that wonderful time in the life of the parent where you attempt to teach your child the ins-and-outs of a sport you haven’t played in over 20 years. It’s proud papa-talk, but she’s getting the hang of it, I’d say.

Of course, I had to follow the tradition of dads all throughout history: attempt to give a batting lesson, then get hit by a full-force swing in the thigh. Hence the sitting down at a distance that gave me this photo opportunity.