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Q1: How long had you been the coach of the shuttleball team?

A1: I had been the coach from 1990~1991.

Q2: Was there any difficulty?

A2: Yes, the biggest one was that we didn’t have a gym for indoor sports. Therefore, the players could not practice when it was rainy and the shuttleball was easily interfered by the wind.

Q3: How many players were there?

A3: About ten.

Q4: Did the shuttleball team win the games?

A4: Yes, they did a good job in games. I remember we were first in group of grade six boys and boy doubles, and second in group of grade five boys.

Q5: How many schools are still playing shuttleball?

A5: When I was the coach, I knew there were many elementary schools, such as Tanmei, Jochung, Sonshan, Shinhei and etc with shuttleball teams. However I am not sure which schools are still playing now.

Q6: Were you voluntary to be the coach or assigned?

A6: I was the computer teacher and I was asked if I would like to help coach the shuttleball team then. I was voluntary to accept this job.

Q7: What do you think of the shuttleball court in Xisong?

A7: It is good but it is a pity that the court is outdoor. Shuttleball is better played indoors.

Q8: would you like to coach shuttleball team again in the future?

A8: Yes, I would be glad to.

Q9: Do you like playing shuttleball?

A9: Yes, I do. I knew nothing about this sport before I was the coach of it. I learned with the players and I thought it was an interesting sport. The players had no complaining about long-time practice. They love it and care about it.

Q10: What are the advantages of playing shuttleball?

A10: It can help improve the balance of the body and stretch the body. It also can consume a lot of calories.

Reflections

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Mr. Chen was neither a professional shuttleball coach nor a PE teacher. However   with passion and efforts, he made himself an outstanding shuttleball coach. This was something impressed us most.