Friday, June 15, 2018

Different Types of Bunts in Little League


San Jose entrepreneur Chadwick McCrea Graham is the founder of ID Shredder, LLC, a document destruction and recycling operation headquartered in California’s Bay Area. A graduate of the University of Iowa College of Law, Chadwick McCrea Graham is also the co-founder of the Graham Adair, Inc., law firm, and SmashPong, LLC. Beyond his many professional responsibilities, he contributes his time to a number of extracurricular endeavors, such as coaching a local youth baseball team.

Teaching youth baseball players about the various types of bunts is an important lesson for all Little League coaches, particularly when it comes to players who demonstrate the ability to succeed at higher levels of the sport. Though not as glamorous as a home run or outfield double, the various types of bunts provide teams with a number of unique offensive strategies. In fact, experts have determined that, statistically speaking, a bunt is the most effective way of scoring a single run.

A common bunt involves a batter lightly tapping the ball rather than taking a full swing. Basic bunts are generally only reserved for a team’s fastest players, as most bunting scenarios result in the batter being thrown out at first. A sacrifice bunt, however, involves the batter knowingly hitting into an out with the goal of moving another runner into scoring position. Sacrifice bunts present coaches with the perfect opportunity to stress the importance of teamwork.

Suicide squeeze and safety squeeze bunts can also be viewed as sacrifice bunts, though they are for the purpose of moving a runner from third base to home plate. Suicide squeeze bunts involve the runner on third beginning his or her sprint home before the batter has successfully bunted. This gives the runner a head start, but a poorly hit or missed bunt can result in the runner sprinting directly into an out. A safety squeeze, on the other hand, represents a more conservative approach to scoring from third.

Lastly, the drag bunt is one of the less common bunting strategies seen in baseball. Drag bunts are similar to basic bunts in that the objective is to get the batter to first base. However, drag bunts are usually hit by left-handed batters who direct the ball up the third baseline, forcing pitchers or third basemen to make a long throw across the infield. Unlike most other bunts, drag bunts must be concealed as long as possible to maintain the element of surprise, whereas a successful squeeze or sacrifice bunt does not rely much on disguise.

Monday, June 4, 2018

Enjoy Carnaval in Uruguay


An attorney and entrepreneur, Chadwick McCrea Graham provides representation in the field of immigration through his work at Graham Adair, Inc., and owns the sports company SmashPong, LLC, and the document recycling firm ID Shredder, LLC. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Chadwick McCrea Graham spent time as a missionary living in Uruguay.

The smallest country in South America, Uruguay offers visitors numerous spectacular beaches, as well as a diverse range of cultural events. Known for hosting the continent's longest carnival, the country begins the celebration in mid-January and continues with 40 days of revelry. Uruguay even has two public holidays in honor of its Carnaval.

Celebrations of Carnaval in the capital city of Montevideo include two parades. The first, El Desfile Inaugural del Carnaval, serves as the festival's opening event and features performances from a variety of artists and musicians. The second parade, El Desfile de Llamadas, highlights the country's colonial history and the music of African slaves, such as showcasing the drum known as the candombe.

Thursday, May 24, 2018

The J. Reuben Clark Law Society Honors Selfless Service


Monday, April 10, 2017

JRCLS's Religious Liberty in 30 Seconds Contest


With a law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law, Chadwick McCrea Graham has served as an attorney at Graham Adair, Inc., a law firm he cofounded in 2010. In support of his law practice, Chadwick McCrea Graham is a member of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society (JRCLS).

Founded in 1987 by Bruce C. Hafen, JRCLS was initially intended to seek out ideas for improving the J. Reuben Clark Law School from practicing attorneys who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The society has since evolved into an international organization that aims to bring a lawyer's personal religious conviction into affirming the strength of the law.

In order to further its mission, JRCLS holds an annual "Religious Liberty in 30 Seconds" contest. The contest provides an opportunity for people to address the issue of religious freedom in four different forms: slogans, paragraphs, audio-video presentations, and visual art. The contest is open to anyone over the age of 13 and offers cash prizes to the top three winners in each category.

You may view last year's winners by visiting JRCLS.org.

Friday, March 25, 2016

2016 Pro Bono Worldwide Service Week Scheduled for October



Chadwick McCrea Graham serves as the principle attorney at Graham Adair in San Jose, California, and leads the practice in handling cases involving a variety of business immigration matters. Also the chairman of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society’s (JRLCS) Silicone Valley Chapter, Chadwick McCrea Graham maintains active participation in the organization’s events and initiatives. Initiatives managed by the JRLCS include the Worldwide Week of Service.

An annual event hosted by JRLCS in honor of the American Bar Association's Celebration of Pro Bono Week, the Worldwide Week of Service challenges members and JRLCS chapters to become involved in pro bono and community service. Chapters are encouraged to report their projects in order to inspire the participation of others, and they may engage in a multitude of project types. Projects incorporate a wide range of activities, from pro bono assistance and work with law students to partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, and local bar associations.

JRLCS’ 2016 Worldwide Week of Service will take place October 23 through October 29 and chapters can access assistance and resources through the organization’s website. Resources also include links and information regarding pro bono work. For more information, visit jrcls.org.