Chestnut Kickabout

I squeezed right through the narrow gap in the patio door and hopped down onto the back deck! The outside was wide open. Right near the steps, a glossy brown chestnut was wedged in a groove between two wooden planks. A ready-made challenge! I squared my shoulders, wound up my leg, and gave it a solid kick. Clack! It zipped straight down the plank and smacked into a terracotta flower pot, ricocheting sideways with a lively bounce. I bolted forward, skidded on both feet, and trapped it neatly against my claw just before it rolled off the edge. Fast and bouncy! That is how you score on the deck.