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Fast Break

Derek Jeter
Chapters (23)
  1. Cover
  2. Dedication
  3. A Note About the Text
  4. DEREK JETER’S 10 LIFE LESSONS
  5. CONTRACT FOR DEREK JETER
  6. Chapter One TRIPLE CHALLENGE
  7. Chapter Two TIME CRUNCH
  8. Chapter Three THE SEEDS OF DOUBT
  9. Chapter Four HOOP DREAMS
  10. Chapter Five FEAR FACTOR
  11. Chapter Six PRESSURE COOKER
  12. Chapter Seven TESTING TIME
  13. Chapter Eight RESULTS
  14. Chapter Nine PAIN IN THE NECK
  15. Chapter Ten DISASTER!
  16. Chapter Eleven ON THE CLOCK
  17. Chapter Twelve SHOWTIME!
  18. Chapter Thirteen UPS AND DOWNS
  19. Chapter Fourteen SCRAMBLE!
  20. Chapter Fifteen ON WITH THE SHOW!
  21. Chapter Sixteen JUST REWARDS
  22. JETER PUBLISHING
  23. About the Authors

Cover

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Dedication

To those who dare to dream. Don’t let fear keep you from working your hardest to reach your goals.

—D. J.

A Note About the Text

The rules of Little League followed in this book are the rules of the present day. There are six innings in each game. Every player on a Little League baseball team must play at least two innings of every game in the field and have at least one at bat. In any given contest, there is a limit on the number of pitches a pitcher can throw, in accordance with age. Pitchers who are eight years old are allowed a maximum of fifty pitches in a game, pitchers who are nine or ten years old are allowed seventy-five pitches per game, and pitchers who are eleven or twelve years old are allowed eighty-five pitches.

Dear Reader,

Fast Break is inspired by some of my experiences growing up. The book portrays the values my parents instilled in me and the lessons they have taught me about how to remain true to myself and embrace the unique differences in everyone around me.

Fast Break is based on the lesson that trying new things is an important part of life and of success; don’t be afraid to try, even if you fail. This is one of the principles I have lived by in order to achieve my dreams. I hope you enjoy reading!

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DEREK JETER’S 10 LIFE LESSONS

  1. Set Your Goals High (The Contract)
  2. Think Before You Act (Hit & Miss)
  3. Deal with Growing Pains (Change Up)
  4. The World Isn’t Always Fair (Fair Ball)
  5. Find the Right Role Models (Curveball)
  6. Don’t Be Afraid to Fail (Fast Break)
  7. Have a Strong Supporting Cast
  8. Be Serious but Have Fun
  9. Be a Leader, Follow the Leader
  10. Life Is a Daily Challenge

CONTRACT FOR DEREK JETER

  1. Family Comes First. Attend our nightly dinner.
  2. Be a Role Model for Sharlee. (She looks to you to model good behavior.)
  3. Do Your Schoolwork and Maintain Good Grades (As or Bs).
  4. Bedtime. Lights out at nine p.m. on school nights.
  5. Do Your Chores. Take out the garbage, clean your room on weekends, and help with the dishes.
  6. Respect Others. Be a good friend, classmate, and teammate. Listen to your teachers, coaches, and other adults.
  7. Respect Yourself. Take good care of your body and your mind. Avoid alcohol and drugs. Surround yourself with positive friends with strong values.
  8. Work Hard. You owe it to yourself and those around you to give your all. Do your best in everything that you do.
  9. Think Before You Act.

Failure to comply will result in the loss of playing sports and hanging out with friends. Extra-special rewards include attending a Major League Baseball game, choosing a location for dinner, and selecting another event of your choice.

Chapter One TRIPLE CHALLENGE