Wang Shiying nodded, her twin ponytails swaying with the motion.
Then she said, "Grandpa said that Dad won a championship for China and brought honor to our country. I want to bring honor to our country too."
Messi nodded and said to Wang Yi, "In that case, why not start by teaching her basketball and see how much talent she has for it?"
"Yeah, I was thinking the same thing."
That evening, after Messi and his family had gone home, Wang Yi brought Wang Shiying to the gym at his house.
Though it was only a private gym, it had all the necessary facilities.
There was a fitness room, a swimming pool, a lounge, and more.
Tamim had built it to win Wang Yi over.
"Xiao Ying, do you really want to learn basketball?"
Wang Shiying nodded her little head. "I really do."
Wang Yi picked up a ball with one hand and said, "Basketball is hard work. Are you afraid?"
"No."
Wang Shiying shook her little head.
Wang Yi nodded. "Good. Starting today, Dad will teach you how to play basketball. You have to start with the basics: dribbling. We'll begin with stationary dribbling. Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart, like this."
"Bend your knees a little, and lean forward a little. Dribble with your right hand."
"Don't slap the ball with your hand. Use your wrist to move your palm. See? After you dribble, your fingers should point downward."
Wang Yi demonstrated and explained everything carefully to Wang Shiying, then said, "First, dribble one hundred times with your right hand, then switch to your left and dribble one hundred times."
When you're just starting out in basketball, it's best to train both hands. That way, you'll be able to handle anything during a game.
After explaining, Wang Yi