While I don't feel that I understand the game any better now than I did then, shooting a lot of football and basketball has taught me how to anticipate action and position myself. I was able to better use what I know about baseball to increase the chances that the ball will enter the frame where I'd like it to.
That said - I caught myself missing plays that I should have nailed and I'm very much looking forward to improving in the next games. Hopefully the teams will have their play a little more ironed out as well.