The ball seemed to go in random directions no matter how he hit it. But he kept trying. Soon, his shots became more accurate. He could hit the ball toward the goal, even if it was not always perfect. Next, Tom learned to fly. He practiced jumping and boosting in the air. It felt strange at first, like learning to walk all over again. He missed the ball over and over, but he laughed instead of giving up. After a few weeks, Tom played a match with Ben.

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