The match started, everyone was playing according to plan as I gave them. We were 28-22 in the first quarter and quarter 48-46. After that in the last two quarters once the ball came to George, Paul, Steph they took the shots themselves. They did not pass the ball back according to the plan. They all knew about 2 man defense from the day baller match, yet did not pass the ball.
Our shooting % was high yet, we didn't score much. What happened? In the middle of the game, I asked, George, " Why are we not passing the ball? " He said, " Go play your game! ". I did not understand seriously what was going on. Throw boxers saw this and took advantage of it. We lost the game. At the gym, the coach asked us, " what is the plan for winning the title? " I had no response for it. The coach sat there and asked, "what do we want of this tournament?". I was going to answer and before that Austing cut me through and said, "I do not like Russell."
And then, within a second George, Paul, Steph, Matt everyone came forward and said the same. I was standing right there, an 11 years old, to whom his own friends are telling, " We do not like you. "
I came home, went straight to the room, and sat by myself all night with anger and frustration. Finally, I couldn't hold it in and ... I cried. Next morning I was...
Life lesson- When Anger comes Delay taking action.
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