Locker Room Decision Looms

An athlete hears news that shifts the course of a major competition.

You sit alone in the locker room, towel draped over your shoulders, when a teammate bursts in with news about the schedule changing. Your entire approach must pivot instantly as the match now starts much sooner than expected. Begin by describing the moment you absorb this sudden shift.

Start here: Describe your physical reaction to the news

Focus

Immediate sensory detail

One rule

No mentions of specific sports or athlete names