First Lawn Kickoff

I hopped down the bottom deck step straight into a sprawling sea of green clover! Resting right between the stalks was a giant, fuzzy yellow tennis ball, beaded with morning dew. I squared my shoulders, swung my right leg back from the hip, and delivered a solid plastic kick right into the felt curve. Thwack! The heavy sphere wobbled forward and carved a dark, flattened trail through the dewy clover before bumping to a halt against a sturdy dandelion root. I sprinted right after it, planting both boots in the grass with a huge grin. Lawn sports season is officially open!