WHISTLE!
As soon as the whistle blew, all cheering and distractions stopped. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the ball the referee tossed into the air. Max and Atlas, standing in front of each other, bent their knees, their eyes locked on the ball.
Both men jumped as high as they could, but it was clear that Max's jumping ability was superior. He soared like a massive wave, his shadow overlapping Atlas's body.
For Max, time seemed to slow down as his mind raced with thoughts while he reached for the ball.
'Should I take it? Pass it? Hold it? Pass it?' he wondered repeatedly, knowing Hugo was there, ready to steal the ball if Max didn't secure full possession.
