Pong Lessons

by Random Guise

A drabble series that is and isn't about the groundbreaking game Pong - it could alternatively be titled "Everything I Needed to Know in Life I Learned from Pong". My only posting that I'll keep in-progress just in case I have an occasional inspiration for additions later; I'm starting off with 13 lessons and we'll see where it goes.

3. Chapter 3

Left 1 and Left 2 decided to team up in a doubles match with Right 1 and Right 2.

Both teams struggled at first, but as the game progressed Left 1 and 2 confused each other by going for shots together or standing still because each thought the other had the ball only to see it sail past to lose another point. This led to frustration, anger and a thrown controller. The Right paddles learned to coordinate with their turns and zones and won the game twenty-one to twelve.

Lesson: Teamwork takes communication AND practice in order to succeed.