You are down thirty points. There is five seconds left in the game. The ball is going out of bounds. What would you do? In sports and in life, it really is about how you play. It's about character. Have fun, play hard and never, ever, ever give up. "Dive for the Ball." Dive for the Ball is a short story with a simple yet powerful message for children and adults. The story's "never give up" lesson is not just about how one should play sports, but is also about how one should live life. The message transcends generations and can be applied throughout life. Win, lose, or draw, success will find you if you have fun, play hard, and never give up.