6344/Why do you have to bounce it

Why do you have to bounce it
Date of Scene:	26 May 2021
Location:	Basketball Court
Synopsis:	Storm learns a little about basketball. She still doesn't really get it.
Cast of Characters:	Ororo Munroe, Jimmy Hudson

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Ororo Munroe has posed:
Although the sun has set, there are enough lights out on the court to allow Ororo to actually see what she is doing. Basketball is not a game she knows how to play, but that doesn't stop her from getting the ball, throwing it at the hoop, missing, then going after the ball again. She is wearing a pair of black leggings, a long tunic style shirt with a purple belt around her waist. Her feet are bare.

She doesn't seem to care that not once has the ball gotten near the hoop, she continues to collect ball, throw, miss, collect ball and repeat this over and over agian.

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
Jimmy Hudson leans against a fencepost watching Ororo trying to get the ball in the basket. After a number of tries, he finally takes pity on her and speaks up.

"There's a technique to it, if you'd like me to show you. You might have a little more luck if you do it the right way."

Ororo Munroe has posed:
It is instinct really, a reaction to the sudden sound. Ororo turns quickly and throws the basketball at Jimmy like it is a heavy rock or some sort of weapon. Thankfully she doesn't use any of her powers, no added power of the wind, just the ball flying right at his face because even as the ball left her hand, she realized she recognized the voice.

"Oh no," she blurts out quickly as the ball flies at Jimmy's face.

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
Jimmy Hudson laughs and catches the ball before it hits him. "Well, you've got a decent arm, anyway." He walks over to her still holding the ball and smiles. "Watching you, I'm guessing you haven't played basketball before. Would you like a quick lesson? I can show you the right method for shooting."

Ororo Munroe has posed:
Ororo looks Jimmy over, sighing in relief that he didn't actually get hit by the ball. "Uh, no. I have never played basketball before. I have watched the children playing, so know the ball goes through the hoops," she points up at the hoop as if he needed directions. "I would love to know how to do it correctly."

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
Jimmy dribbles the ball once or twice, then nods to her. "The basics are pretty simple. When you're ready to shoot, you hold the ball like this" he demonstrates "and then you try to line up with the basket. Then you do most of the pushing with your primary hand, just using the other one to steady the ball." He shoots and the ball arcs through the air and swishes through the basket. "You'll have to practice to get the idea of how hard to throw from different distances, but try the technique." He goes over and recovers the ball, then returns to her side and hands it to her.

Ororo Munroe has posed:
Ororo stares at his hands, listening to him describe the technique and even watching him do it. She blinks once and looks back to him, "How is that different?" She collects the ball, attempts to mimic his stance, his hands and the way he throws the ball when she throws it, not nearly hard enough, and not all that close to what he did... there is hints of what he tried to explain, but it seems to have gone over her head.

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
Jimmy hmms, "Ok, let's do it another way." He recovers the ball again and hands it to her, then moves close to her, "Now, I'm not getting fresh, so no lightning, this is the same way I show the kids." He grins at her, then takes her hands and puts them on the ball. Once she's got the grip right, he raises her arms into the proper shooting position. "Ok, now this is how you want to be set up before you try and make the shot. Just stand there for a moment, see how your hands are positioned and where you're holding the ball compared to your body. Once you think you'll remember the starting position, try taking the shot."

Ororo Munroe has posed:
There is no lightning, despite him being in close. Ororo just laughs softly at the comment, "Of course not. I save the lightning for real offenses, such as attempting to grope." She holds still so that he can take the time to get her hands and arms in the right position. She's seem him do it before but never realized until now how helpful it actually was. In this those few moment she realized what she had been doing wrong.

Holding that position she looks up at the hoop, sort of aiming the ball at it as she remains there, then finally gives it a toss. It hits the rim, then the backboard and falls to the ground. "I hit something with it!" she says excitedly, oddly still quiet. "I realize that was not the entire goal, but it was a first."

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
Jimmy smiles, "You did, which is pretty good for the first time doing it right. Most of the kids either fall short or throw way too hard, so you were close." He goes and gets the ball, then hands it to her again. This time he doesn't place her hands, but instead says, "Ok, show me the shooting position again, let's see if you've got it."

Ororo Munroe has posed:
Taking the ball back, Ororo does her best to mimic the position, which she manages pretty well, a few things off but nothing major. "Want to know a secret?" She asks with a little smile, then hovers the ball in the air in front of her. He can feel the winds shifting around to do it, then she picks it back up with her hands. "I could cheat." She laughs softly, resumed the stance and gives it another toss. This time it hits the backboard, lands on the rim, rolls around it and falls through the hoops completely by luck, not skill.

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
With a grin, Jimmy gets the ball again and comes back over to Ororo. "Not bad. You're getting the hang of it. It's just a matter of practice from this point, much like any skill. Practice makes perfect, as the old saying goes. It's true for just about everything, and especially sports. Give it a couple more tries and we'll see how you improve."

He shakes his head, "The kids aren't allowed to use their powers out here, and neither are you. This is for fun, not best power wins."

Ororo Munroe has posed:
Ororo offers a little smirk mingled with a smile then sticks her tongue out at him. "Good teacher," she comments, then once again repeats the position. "Why do they have to bounce the ball when they are running around? That seems counter productive."

Another line up, then another shot at the hoop. This one is very close, the aim only slightly off as the ball bounces off the rim and comes back toward them, so she just catches it and tries again. Line up the ball, shoot and another off the rim luck shot into the hoop.

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
Watching the shot drop through the hoop, Jimmy nods, "You're getting the hang of it. Honestly, there isn't a really good reason to dribble the ball, it's just part of the rules of the game. It's mainly so the game doesn't just turn into hugging the ball to your chest and charging down the court to get to the basket. The dribbling makes it easier to try and steal the ball and calls for teamwork to move the ball." He collects the ball and this time bounces it to her gently instead of handing it to her.

Ororo Munroe has posed:
Ororo grabs at the ball and manages to catch it. She bounces it once with both hands and catches, then bounces again with both hands and catches it again. "So it is about allowing the chances for the other team to take the ball." She bounces it to him now. "I have to admit a certain level of indifference to the sport itself. It is merely a form of exercise, involving a ball and other people."

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
Jimmy laughs, "Not everybody is terribly competitive, but it makes for good exercise. But if you want to play with people, you have to care a little bit about winning, or you won't really try and let the rest of the team down." He catches the ball and dribbles it, then bounces it back. " I'm not saying you have to get all cutthroat about it, but a little competitive spirit is called for. But right now, you're just practicing anyway."

Ororo Munroe has posed:
A soft hmmm escapes as Ororo catches the ball and looks back to the hoop, this time going from catching the ball to the right stance to throwing... and missing, but she's working on it.. "I guess in the grand scheme of things, I am not a very competitive person. I do not care if I win or if I lose, so long as no one gets hurt... in sports that is." She looks back over to him. "In life, it is different."

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
He shrugs, "Sports aren't everybody's thing. Long as you're enjoying yourself, you don't have to worry too much about winning." He collects the ball yet again, then looks over at her, "So what is it that made you decide you wanted to learn basketball anyway? Doesn't strike me as your kind of thing."

Ororo Munroe has posed:
Wiping her hands on her pants, Ororo offers Jimmy a soft smile. "I am attempting to broaden my horizons," she offers quietly with a very slight shrug. "There are actually a great many things I know very little about, nor fully understand. Hank is very fond of football, used to play it, so I am attempting to understand the point of all the sports and what would attract people to playing them. I understand basketball now, the point and the fun that can be had playing it."

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
With a nod he replies, "Well, it's a little hard to really understand when you aren't at all competitive. Really, the point of sports is to prove your skill over the other team, which is why there are rules and scoring. Most of them also promote teamwork and strategy, of course. Really, it's just like any game, I don't know if you play chess or any other board game, but for many people, competition is a bit of a rush."

Ororo Munroe has posed:
Ororo nods, "I have tried chess, and found it to be rather enjoyable. I could not win a single game, but I did enjoy it. It does all come down to skill," she smiles again, then moves toward one of the benches at the edge of the court. "proving your skill. By that do you mean proving it to your own team, to the other people playing or to yourself, or some combination there of."

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
Jimmy carries the ball over since she appears to be done for now. "Pretty much a combination, that's why most teams have backup players, the best ones are the ones that play the most. At least in competitive teams. Here at the school, we cycle everyone who wants to play through so they all get a chance if they want one." He nods, "And exactly, chess, basketball, or any other game like this involves skill."

Ororo Munroe has posed:
Ororo watches him move over and makes sure there is enough room on the bench so he doesn't have to sit on top of her, unless he wants to, but that would likely go badly.

"Perhaps it is time I look for some hobbies," she says plainly and out of no where. "Sports fall into the hobby category for most, unless they are professional players. My primary hobby is gardening, which is not very competitive."

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
Jimmy Hudson shrugs, "Not everyone has competitive hobbies. Lots of people build models, knit, all kinds of things. There's nothing wrong with having interests that don't put you up against other people." He looks over at her, "Want to head inside and grab a snack?"

Ororo Munroe has posed:
Ororo stands herself up, "That is a lovely idea. A light sandwich and some tea, hot of course. I will learn more about football next time, so that Hank and I might be able to talk about it. For now, I can tell him about basketball and see if there is an interest."