[and returns the ball, if only a little worried that the direction it takes is another one slightly veered to the left--again, unlike hinata's more neat, straight arc.]

It's not that difficult...

[but it's a controlled simulation; he knows that much. it's definitely not like what it would be like in a game.]

Though-- I think I have to use the flat part of my arms, I think I'm hitting the ball with the sides a lot.

[and another pass--still veered to the left. urgh]