I have learned a great many things from playing football. And it haschanged my entire attitude towards life.
In my freshman year at high school, I was shy, had low self-confidenceand turned away from seemingly impossible challenges. On the first day offreshman practice, the team warmed up with a game of touch football.However, during the game, I didn't run as hard as I could, nor did I try toescape from my defender (防守者) and get open. The fact of the matter wasthat I really didn't want to be the one to make mistakes if I dropped the ball andthe play didn't succeed. I didn't want to take the responsibility of helping theteam because I was too afraid of making a mistake. That aspect of my characterled the first year of my high school life. I avoided asking questions in class,afraid they might be considered too stupid by my classmates.
During my second-year season, my position at backup guard(替补后卫)led me to play in the games since another backup guard on my team wasseriously injured. From then on, I made mistakes sometimes and was criticised(批评) by my coaches indeed. However, those criticisms didn't make myteammates look down upon me, but they helped me a lot. At times I made greatplays, for which I was congratulated. Now, I feel like a changed person.
Over the years, playing football has taught me what it takes to succeed.From months of tough practices, I have learned to work hard. From my coachesand teammates, I have learned to work well with others in a group. But mostimportantly, I have attained self-confidence. I realize that it is necessary to riskfailure in order to obtain success. Now, I welcome the challenge.
