This document provides a definition of what constitutes a "player" through a poem. It describes a player as someone who learns from their mistakes rather than giving up after defeat, who gives their full effort throughout the entire game rather than complaining about play time, and who practices hard to improve their skills even when they are not the best. A true player is characterized by their strong work ethic, as they are willing to practice day and night through pain and adversity with their focus on prevailing rather than the risk of failure. The poem emphasizes that a player perseveres through challenges and always strives to be in the game during crucial moments through their determined and dedicated approach.

1. What Is a Player?
For
Class IX
English
APSCERT
&
TGSCERT
Syllabus
- Jessica Taylor

2. By
M PADMA LALITHA SHARADA
GHS MALAKPET
Under guidance
Of
Smt. C B NIRMALA
Rtd. Dy. E. O.
Nampally Mandal
Hyderabad

3. Jessica Taylor was born in Louisiana. She is a young poetess. She has developed her love for music and poetry at an early age.
Jessica Taylor

4. Most of her poems have focussed on emotional issues with an emotional touch.

5. “Loneliness”, “I Miss You”, “I Hate”, and “I Am Worried” are some of her popular poems.
Hii loves.
My names Jessica.
I live in a small town in Louisiana.
I have a twin brother.
I have amazing friends.
They are my world.
Poetry is my passion.
I haven’t been able to write much lately though.

7. A player is one, who doesn't give up at the sight of defeat,

8. But learns from their mistakes and puts them beneath.

9. A player is one who doesn't give up at the sound of the buzzer,

10. Always giving what they have from one side of the court to the other.

11. A player is one who doesn't whine about their play time,

12. Because a player knows it's an unacceptable crime.

13. A player is one who practises game-speed,

14. Always keeping in mind that their shots are not guaranteed.

15. A player is one who doesn't settle for anything less,

16. Even knowing, that they're not the best.

17. They will be the ones you see outside practising,

18. Day or night, rain or shine,

19. They are the ones running on hurt ankles, admitting they’re fine.

20. A player is one, who has a strong, sensible mind,

21. Never pondering about failing, only contemplating prevailing

22. A player is one who doesn't chicken out,

23. Who wants to be in the game when everything counts

24. Now, that is a true player.
Priyanka Roy

25. Smt. NIRMALA Madam
SHARADA