#twenty-sixth

The Twenty-Sixth Sheska.

I don’t think you should quit. I wouldn’t think your school would have expected everybody on the team to be superstars. Everybody has a weakness, but everybody has a strength as well. You just need to play it out and find yours, since you haven’t played before. I suggest you become familiar to the game before the season begins, maybe play a little road hockey with your family or friends. Or you can find some ice time, but it will cost a bit of money to book your ice.

If you can’t skate well, at least practice on other skills needed to play the game. Though of course, don’t neglect the skating aspect of the game because that is important too. Your strengths are what make you stand out from the rest, and if that is your stick work or defensive play than use that to your advantage.

You can skate around your block on roller blades, its fairly similar but not exactly the same. I used to skate around my house (don’t ask lmao) when I was younger, and it helped me a bit with my skating. Also, you can stick handle either while your skating around, or if you’re just on your feet, or practice your shot against your garage.

But its what on the ice that counts right, so use all your time on the ice to your advantage to better yourself. In practice and in game.

You can also watch some videos on technique with your skating and stick handling, shot etc. to assist your play.

But the most important thing is practice. Practicing on the ice, in your driveway, whatever. It is important for you to practice a couple times a week to keep consistent, if you can. 

Always try your best, and never give up. You committed to the team, and you shouldn’t let them down like that.