Which part of the passage gives you the best clue about the passage's theme?
Theme: True improvement is the result of hard work and careful practice.
Armand had tried out for his school's basketball team the previous
year but had not made it. He knew that he needed to improve, so he
spent hours each day over the summer shooting countless layups,
mid-range shots, and free throws. At the start of the new school year,
Armand tried out for the team again. After tryouts, the coach posted a
list of those who made the team, and Armand smiledtwhen he saw his
name on the list.