The infield needs a good communication strategy so everyone works well together. The shortstop in particular needs to stay in sync with the second baseman. Your communication should not be audible or obvious to the other team.  For example, look at the second baseman. Shield your mouth with your glove. Open your mouth to show that you’ll cover second base. It’s your job to communicate to the other infielders what pitch will be made. You can hiss to tell them the pitch won’t be a fastball. In order to predict how batters will hit, you’ll need to know how your pitcher operates. Get familiar with what kinds of pitches they throw. This will give you insight as to where the ball travels and how hitters are likely to respond to it. Find this information during team practices, by watching taped recordings of the pitcher, or looking at their pitching statistics. For example, your pitcher throws a lot of curveballs. You may notice that right-handed hitters pull these towards the right side of your range. As a good ballplayer, you should know how the batters hit the ball. If you know that the batter hits towards the left side of the field, you’ll know how to adjust your positioning. This is critical for communicating with the other infielders and working together to develop fielding strategies. Carry a ball with you while warming up. Look  over the grass and dirt. Smoother grass makes the ball roll faster. Note any damaged spots that can cause the ball to take odd hops. Touch the dirt or bounce a ball against it to see how well it is packed. Packed dirt means fiercer bounces you’ll have to contend with. Take some time before the game to warm up. Field a few ground balls and make a few throws. Follow up by practicing non-routine plays such as spins and running throws. Allow yourself to be creative during your routine. You’ll face all kinds of situations in games, so you never know when a move will come in handy.

Summary: Develop a communication strategy with the other infielders. Research how your pitcher pitches. Memorize the tendencies of the hitters. Test out the field to see how the ball bounces. Develop a pre-game fielding routine.


When you stop taking amphetamines, you may experience withdrawal symptoms and strong cravings for the drug. Prepare for these issues in advance by preparing a safe environment for detoxification. Ideally, you want to stay someplace where amphetamines are not available, where you cannot access the drug easily, and where you are unlikely to encounter any friends or relatives who use the drug.  Consider choosing a major change of scenery. If possible, go to a supportive friend’s or relative’s house, rather than staying at your own place. It can be easier to break the cycle of addiction if you are in unfamiliar surroundings. Consider going to a drug treatment facility or rehab program. Know, in advance, who will support you when you have withdrawal symptoms or strong cravings. Professionals – doctors and therapists – fall into this category, as do members of support groups, close relatives, and good friends, as long as none of these people are using drugs. It may be helpful to make a list of all of the people you can contact during your detox. Make sure you have emergency phone numbers available, as well as doctor’s contact information, and your closest hospital address. As your body adjusts to the absence of any amphetamine, you will begin to experience withdrawal symptoms, the most severe being within the first 24 hours. Then, the severity will typically taper off in about 2-3 weeks. Common withdrawal symptoms include: increased sleeping and eating, depressed mood, concentration issues, irritability, feelings of anxiety, fatigue, vivid or unpleasant dreams, and cravings. Expect these withdrawal symptoms, and try to spin them in as positive a light as you can by thinking thoughts such as, “This is my body getting clean; these are the obstacles I have to face to get to the other side. I am strong enough to get through it.” If you are working with a physician or treatment center, ask about medications to help you manage your withdrawal symptoms. These medications may not completely eliminate the withdrawal symptoms, but they can reduce them. One medication that may help to reduce amphetamine withdrawal symptoms is Reboxetine (Edronax). If you are prescribed medication, take it as scheduled, and follow up regularly with your doctor. Having structure to your day and keeping busy can help you manage withdrawal symptoms. The less time you sit around thinking about amphetamines and focusing on how terrible withdrawal feels, the better.  Eat and sleep on a regular schedule. Make sure you are eating healthfully (plenty of fruits, vegetables, and protein). Sleep at least 8 hours per day, but try not to sleep more than 10 hours. Have a plan to fill the other hours, too. Make a to-do-list or a schedule for your day. Take this time to complete tasks that you normally don't get to (cleaning out a closet or sending emails you've been avoiding). During the initial withdrawal period, you may experience very strong drug cravings. Develop coping mechanisms to reduce the likelihood of giving in.  If your craving is very strong and you fear you might give in, try telling yourself to wait just an hour. Then try for another. Breaking up withdrawal into shorter, more manageable periods of time may help you cope. Be strong, and know that it will get easier with time. Distract yourself, try to think about something else, and be proud of whatever self-control you can manage to exert. Try prayer or meditation. The initial withdrawal period can be very difficult. You might find that prayer or meditation helps you stay calm and feel stronger and more at peace. As the strong physical symptoms of withdrawal begin to subside, turn your energies to healthy habits.  Try relaxing activities like reading and gardening. Engage in positive physical activities such as exercise and cooking. Focus on whatever activities keep you occupied without exposing you to people and places you associate with your amphetamine use.

Summary: Take control of your environment. Identify people who can help you. Anticipate and prepare for the symptoms of withdrawal. Consider medication for withdrawal symptoms. Stick to a daily routine. Cope with your cravings. Focus on new habits.


To create beads, you will need polymer clay in colors of your choosing, a hard and flat surface, a flat blade or craft knife, and a toothpick. Once you have created your beads, you’ll also need to bake them and finish them (see part three).  A piece of tile or glass works well for the hard, flat surface. Instead of the toothpick, you can also use an electric drill with a one-eighth-inch drill bit to drill holes in the beads. Stick all your beads in the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes. This will allow the clay to firm up, which will make it easier to punch holes in them.

Summary: Assemble your tools. Refrigerate the beads.


Scroll over to the tab for the Build mode part of the catalog. Hit the X button to select the Walls and Fences section. This opens the removal wall and fencing tool. Now that you have the wall tool available, move it to one of the corners of the wall or the spot you wish to remove. First, press the X button. Then, stretch this wall tool out to cover the area you wish to remove by using your Left Analog stick till you have sufficiently covered the amount you want to remove. Notice that it has all X's on it and that it is green. This means you have selected to remove a wall or a fence and it is allowing you to do so]. Press the X button again to remove the wall section. Just hit the Triangle button to exit.
Summary: Select "Walls and Fences". Now hit the Square button. Place the wall tool where you need it. Stretch the wall tool to cover the entire section you want to delete. Delete the wall.