Jim woke up, “it’s Sunday,” he whispered to himself. “Jim, come down, were having breakfast “his mom called. Jim came downstairs; his mom was in the kitchen making breakfast and his sister Kate was playing ball outside. “They are having tryouts for soccer next week. Can I sigh up?” Jim asked his mom. “Ok” she said “But be sure to practice.”
Jim practiced for two days, but he was not so good. He tried all kinds of kicks, but he was not good in all.
On his way to the field, he saw Kate in the park. He was stunned when he saw her. She was playing soccer but he had never seen anyone that good. How did she get that good? He wondered, as he went to practice.
Jim came home from soccer practice. He goes to talk to Kate who was in her room sitting on her bed. “I’m not any good at all,” he said to her. “Would you like me to help you practice?” she asked him. Jim thought about it. She is pretty good he thought and I could use the help. “O.K.” he said, and they went to play soccer. Jim practiced all week and he got better with Kate’s help.
Finally, it was time to try out for the Soccer team at school. “Today is the big day,” Kate said. “Are you ready for the try outs?” she asked. “I think so,” he said. Jim and his family drive to the field together. When they got to the field, Jim had wait on line to try out. Finally, his turn came and he did well.
The next day at school Jim was walking around with his fingers crossed. Everyone was talking about the tryouts and who made the team. Jim really wanted to be on the team and hopped the Soccer coach would choose him. When the coach told him, he made the team, he was so exited and happy, and he almost fell off the chair he was sitting on.
That Saturday was the first game. Jim was on the field and the ball was in front of him. He hesitated and then he kicked the ball as hard as he could. The ball went into the air and flew into the goal. Jim’s team won the game, and every Saturday he went to play soccer with his teammates.