This one has promise.
It's not new to have an MC of a sports manga who is more skill-focused (Baby Steps, Moon Land, Robot x Laserbeam), but I do find them refreshing compared to the more common a pumped-up competition fanatic (or, as someone else said, hyperactive hamster) MCs we more commonly get. Hopefully the future matches don't drag or become repetitive. Crossing my fingers it continues to be interesting!