Over the Net by Jake Maddox

Author:Jake Maddox
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: 9781434212139, 9781434214034, Fiction, Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories, Sports & Recreation/General, Social Issues/Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Social Issues/Friendship, Social Issues/Emotions & Feelings
Publisher: Capstone Press
Published: 2009-08-16T04:00:00+00:00

Allie felt like she was going to cry. She looked over at Coach Anderson, who was sitting on the bench.

Coach gave her a kind look, stood up, and motioned to the official for a substitution.

Chapter 7

LAST PRACTICE

That Saturday was Nikki and Allie’s last practice together. Allie’s team was playing their last match of the season on Tuesday.

The varsity team was getting ready for the state volleyball tournament. That meant Nikki would have to practice with her own team on Saturdays.

Nikki and Allie began practice. First, they stretched out their shoulders.

As they stretched, Nikki said, “I don’t think my varsity Saturday practices are going to be as much fun as these.” She glanced at Allie and smiled.

Allie didn’t smile back. “At least at those practices you’ll actually be doing some good,” she said.

“What do you mean?” asked Nikki, frowning. “Aren’t our practices helping you? You always do so great when we’re here. I really think you’ve improved a lot!”

“I know,” said Allie. “This has helped me a lot. When it’s just us, I do great. But then when it’s time to hit in a real match, I don’t know.” She paused and bit her lip. Then she said quietly, “When I’m playing for real, I just sort of freeze up, and I can’t remember anything you’ve taught me.”

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