For the older generations of fans, the behind-the-back catches and fancy throws and fancy bat work is a reminder of growing up and playing in sandlots and at parks, trying to make their own fun.

For the older generations of fans, the behind-the-back catches and fancy throws and fancy bat work is a reminder of growing up and playing in sandlots and at parks, trying to make their own fun.

For the older generations of fans, the behind-the-back catches and fancy throws and fancy bat work is a reminder of growing up and playing in sandlots and at parks, trying to make their own fun.

"Getting to learn a new way to play the game is so fun. It lit a new spark for me." And Banana Ball has lit a new spark for thousands of baseball fans everywhere, and now here in West Michigan.