Do you prefer to defer, or do you want the ball[s] now? I like being in charge, but you could be the "head" coach and make sure we each get in plenty of practice – I think two-a-days would be the bare (M)inimum
(M)ost metals form an oxide layer when exposed to oxygen. Some are bad, but some "passivate" the surface, protecting it from corrosion (e.g., aluminum)