I am going to start shamelessly hitting on chicks. Chicks that I don't know. Chicks that are shyish and not amazingly attractive. The idea is that they are not the sort that gets hit on all the time.

The method of approach goes something like this:

Me: Hey, I bet guys tell you this all the time, but you have the most amazing smile/nicest eyes
Her: [female response]
Me: I'm [name] by the way
Her: [female response]
Me: So what school do you go to?
Her: [female response]
Me: Oh really, I go to [school]
This is all I have so far

There are two goals here: to get better at talking to girls and, ideally, get phone numbers. How should I expect females to respond and how should I finish this conversation. I could go into sports as a I am a football/basketball player and this seems to go hand in hand with school.

Its easy to talk to ugly girls. now GTFO

I wish duels hadn't fallen out of favor in the last 150 years. Because I would duel you.

why does everyone seem to be trying to do the same things as me?!

Don't assume they will talk to you. Tally what type does, I'd be cool to see some information.

If anyone can find a way for OP to become more cliche, let me know.

Doing that will probably help you achieve your objective but be prepared to meet skanky bitche.

how do I manipulate this conversation so that I can ask for her number?

they have to be comfortable with you

gtfo.