I promised you the inside scoop if you read Coleman Country’s blog, “Happy Trails.” So, here it is – strategies for getting your name on The Pit’s Wall of Fame!  Parents will have their turn in the Dream Dome on Wednesday evening at 6:45 pm. (please make sure you are signed up in advance!).

These tips, by the way, come straight from Ross, known on The Ranch as one of the savviest players and professor of the game!

Stretch, stretch, stretch! In the game of GaGa, you have to stay low to protect your legs from being hit. That, in combination with the reality that you don’t often find yourself in that position on a regular day-to-day basis, translates into stretching those hamstrings well.

And, don’t jump! Any good player knows that being in the air makes you a better target, because you’ll have to land – and that’s when you’ll get hit.

Don’t be overly aggressive. You don’t get points for getting others out; only for being the last one left!

Play with an open hand; you’ll have better control of the ball.

When the second ball comes in, be aware of your surroundings. If you are near the wall, there are fewer sides to protect.

Of course, the wonderful part of GaGa is that there still is a layer of luck; you could say that GaGa is the great equalizer of boys and girls – and on Wednesday night, of men and women, too! Strategy is as important, if not more so, than athletic ability.

One more thing I want to mention: be a good sport. Accept the referee’s call even if you don’t agree with it. That’s one of the important life lessons we teach your children here on The Ranch.

We are looking forward to a spirited, action-packed night, which historically is filled with lots of laughs and down-home family fun. Until then,

Happy Trails!
Marla