Coming Back to the WILL-SEESAW Cup With Fresh Eyes

Coming back to my second WILL-SEESAW Showdown Cup, I definitely felt less panic and more presence. 

What stunned me the most was what happened during the breaks between rallies and matches. Every time we had a timeout, I would ask my visually impaired partner what I was doing wrong and what skill I should use in the next turn. Each time, he was able to explain exactly what I could fix like the small changes in angle or bat positioning. It astonished me every time that even while playing in complete darkness, he understood the angles and dynamics of the game more acutely than I did.

However, something about his mindset stood out even more. Despite understanding the game at such a deep level, he never seemed to obsess over the score or focus on every little mistake. Instead, he consistently encouraged our team to keep playing the way we did and simply enjoy the game. His priority was not the result or perfect; rather, the experience and joy itself. 

His attitude ultimately became the most important lesson I learned from this tournament. While skill and strategy matter in competitions, his carefree and easygoing approach established a team spirit that allowed us to play naturally and confidently. In the end, that mindset carried our team through the matches and led to his first SEESAW Cup win. 

In retrospect, the victory was meaningful, but I learned something more significant. The real value I learned from this experience was realizing that sometimes the best way to play is simply to trust your instincts and enjoy the moment. 

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