Chapter 69 Going to a Beauty Pageant?
Hanon smiled and shook her head, took a sandbag from a box next to her, and gently tossed it upwards.
The sandbags were a bit heavy, but Hana had calculated that the weight was perfectly manageable for these young players and wouldn't cause them any burden whatsoever.
Hanon explained, "Our matches will focus on speed in both offense and defense."
"Imagine you can still launch a powerful attack with impressive speed and power when you have sandbags strapped to your legs. What would happen if you took the sandbags off?"
Mitsui stroked his chin, slapped his fist on his hand, and exclaimed excitedly, "Ah! Just thinking about it is incredibly exciting!"
In the run-and-gun offense, the entire team must be in a state of high-speed operation at all times, using speed to break through the opponent's defense, and then choosing to cut to the basket to score inside or pass the ball to the outside for a shot.
Besides focusing on rhythm and transition speed, what's even more important is being "steady, accurate, and ruthless".
Although this method is somewhat far-fetched, it is definitely the culmination of Hanon's thoughtful wisdom and is highly feasible.
Akagi asked, "Won't this cause unnecessary injuries or illnesses?"
Hana said with a smile, "Don't worry, this will not only not cause injuries, but it will also help everyone build up their physical strength."
Hanon's ingenious ideas during training once again left everyone speechless with astonishment.
Is training boring and tedious?
Absolutely not!
It could even be said that everyone was looking forward to the surprises and excitement that Kanon would bring at each stage.
Gongcheng's eyes gleamed with excitement as he eagerly asked, "Is this how the Chinese people develop their light-footed skills, such as leaping across rooftops and scaling walls?"
Hanon chuckled, "Probably."
Upon hearing this answer, the team members were as if they had been injected with stimulants, their blood boiling and eager to try.
Hana shook her head; these children had been deeply poisoned by Chinese Kung Fu.
Since training with sandbags strapped to their bodies, the Shohoku players only need two hours of run-and-gun training before they reach their physical limit, but these two hours of training are more effective than the previous four hours.
This training method not only improved the physical fitness of the Shohoku players, but also made their skills more refined.
In terms of offensive run-and-gun offense, the players' chemistry is getting better and better, and they are able to better understand each other's intentions, thus forming more effective attacks.
This made Hanon very happy, as she could arrange the training time more flexibly. In the remaining time, she focused on training everyone's defensive positioning.
This training requires a high level of teamwork between players, who need to constantly change positions and angles to defend against the opponent's attack.
Through this kind of training, players can better master defensive skills and improve their defensive coordination, thus making the team perform better on the defensive end.
In this era, defense remains the main theme of the game. A team must have excellent defensive capabilities to win.
Saturday night, darkness fell.
Miyagi and Mitsui sat side by side on the bed, their eyes following Rukawa Kaede as he moved back and forth like searchlights.
Mitsui, hands behind his head, asked with a dramatic inner monologue, "Hey, Rukawa, are you planning to go to a beauty pageant?"
His words were full of teasing.
Rukawa ignored everyone and took out another set of clothes from the closet, seemingly completely immersed in his own world, focused and serious, which was in stark contrast to Mitsui's relaxed demeanor.
With her high-bridged eyebrows, Miyagi commented, "Hey Rukawa, I think that V-neck printed t-shirt you wore just now was really nice, it suits your style perfectly."
Mitsui asserted without hesitation: "That Gucci t-shirt is clearly better looking!"
Kanagawa's trendiest man won't accept any arguments, stating firmly: "The V-neck one!"
Mitsui, who values seniority, wouldn't accept any argument, stubbornly insisting, "The Gucci one!"
Rukawa glanced at the two arguing without expression and said nothing.
Two single, idiotic seniors have no right to talk to him, the person he's about to go on a date with.
The thought of his girlfriend saying they'd watch a movie together tonight made him incredibly excited!
Rukawa Kaede changed his clothes, scratched the back of his head in front of the mirror, and went out. "Let's go."
He hadn't walked more than a few steps when he turned back, raised an eyebrow, and said in a cold voice, "Why are you following me?"
Mitsui looked at Rukawa with a puzzled expression: "Huh? Isn't there only one road here?"
Miyagi also looked completely bewildered.
Rukawa Kaede nodded, "That's true."
Mitsui and Miyagi followed behind Rukawa, exchanging knowing glances as they walked.
After taking a few more steps, Rukawa Kaede turned back, his brows slightly furrowed. "?"
Mitsui and Miyagi were completely bewildered: "???"
At that moment, Kogure and Akagi came out of the dormitory and greeted the three of them with smiles.
Rukawa Kaede, with his cold, round face, asked, "You guys are going to the movies too?"
"also?"
"Huh? Isn't this a group activity?"
The fox was a little confused. "?"
Upon arriving at the third-floor cinema, the atmosphere inside was relaxed and pleasant.
Good evening!
The other team members were already seated comfortably, clutching their sodas and snacks tightly, grinning with incredibly silly smiles.
Hua Yin turned around, smiling beautifully. She waved the remote control and said, "Good evening."
Rukawa Kaede then realized that what Kanon meant by watching movies was that the entire Shohoku team watched game tapes, documentaries about star players, and basketball films!
He thought with a sour face, "Is my girlfriend allergic to romance?"
Miyagi and Mitsui were so frustrated that their faces turned red.
Mitsui couldn't hold back and burst out laughing: "So Rukawa thought that junior only asked him out! Hahaha... Junior Kanon actually invited all the guys on the team to go to the movies!"
Miyagi burst into laughter: "Hahahaha, I laughed so hard my eyebrows fell off!"
Ayako teased, "Tsk tsk tsk... This newly formed couple hasn't even gone on a date alone yet, has they? No wonder Rukawa is so excited."
The team members who learned the whole story burst into laughter.
Rukawa Kaede closed his eyes and sighed.
My girlfriend is a career-oriented person.
He's also a training fanatic.
very good.
No one is a better match for them.
Amidst the teasing of the crowd, Hana's earlobe betrayed her, burning completely in less than two seconds.
With a smile in her eyes, she affectionately stroked Rukawa Kaede's soft black hair. "I'm sorry, I didn't explain it clearly."
Rukawa Kaede sat down next to Kanon expressionlessly, pulled her left hand and squeezed it between his fingers, then naturally stretched out his legs, his calves easily resting against Kanon's legs.
He raised his eyes, his gaze both cold and arrogant, and looked at that group of idiots—
I have a girlfriend, do you guys have one?
The three lemon brothers couldn't bear to watch: Tch! Disgusting! Provocation, showing off? That stinky fox seems to think we're blind!
The other team members' lips twitched: We wanted to pretend to be blind, but that's a bit too difficult... Don't we really need to avoid them?! This is treating them like family!
Haruko cupped her hands and said sweetly, "Everyone has been practicing the run-and-gun tactic lately, focusing on quick off-the-ball runs and cuts. If we keep practicing like this, even the most patient person would get bored."
Sakuragi, with a perverted look on his face, exclaimed, "Hey...no, no, absolutely not! I'm spending more time with Haruko every day now!"
Ayako cheerfully replied, "We've arranged a special relaxing program for tonight. While watching a movie, we'll also share some strategies and tactics. Hopefully, everyone won't get too worn out by the monotonous training!"
"yes!!"
Miyagi blushed and scratched his head. It was his first time watching a movie with Aya-chan! How wonderful! He seemed to understand Rukawa Kaede's happiness!
Kanon started playing the match recording.
"Tactics have no fixed form or template. Players need to adapt to the situation at any time. The most crucial thing is the players' ability to execute the tactics. Tonight, we will learn the 'elevator door tactic'."
After each offensive or defensive play or a brilliant team effort, Hanon would pause the recording, replay it, and explain it to the Shohoku players.
"The 'elevator door' tactic works very well here, but if the defenders don't move up to their teammates in time or keep up with the opponent's offensive rhythm, it will leave openings for the penetrator, understand?"
"clear!"
Kanon is very serious when she does things, completely immersed in her own world.
The entire theater was filled with her gentle, low voice.
Rukawa Kaede watched and listened intently from the side, his heart softening as if it were being soaked in water.
From as far back as he can remember, Rukawa Kaede has been troubled by his good looks.
When he was in kindergarten, many children wanted to play with him, but Rukawa always turned them away with his unique aloof attitude.
Later, some of the more outgoing kids pounced on him and kissed his cheeks. To avoid their "attacks," Rukawa successfully developed his agility.
Rukawa begins to realize that, because of his good looks, he has become a popular figure among the children.
After entering elementary school, he began receiving love letters from girls.
Those shy confessions and passionate words made Rukawa Kaede begin to feel that this "popularity" was actually a burden.
Because every time he coldly turned and left, there would always be the sound of girls sobbing behind him.
I'm annoyed, I don't want to comfort you, and I have no obligation to do so.
Therefore, Rukawa Kaede always felt that girls were annoying and noisy.
From kindergarten to high school, they were really annoying and noisy.
Why would anyone brag about their girlfriend?
This is truly incomprehensible and idiotic behavior.
Rukawa Kaede only likes basketball.
From the moment I first touched a basketball in PE class, I never wanted to put it down. I wanted to play basketball all day and even sleep with it at night.
Kanon's appearance surpasses everything.
Rukawa Kaede began to feel fortunate that he had caught Kanon's eye because of his good looks.
I don't know why her voice sounds so nice when she talks to him.
Just like his love for basketball, Rukawa Kaede seems to want to be a part of Kanon.
When no one was paying attention, Hanon blushed and glared at Rukawa, signaling him to tone it down.
Rukawa Kaede mistakenly thought Kanon was flirting with him, so his gaze became even more intense and frank.
His heart, yearning to know if she was looking at him, became constantly seeking confirmation, not wanting to miss a single second of her gaze.
Hanon's explanation was very targeted.
She will focus on explaining how players in each position should perform their duties, how to receive, disrupt, and interfere with the opponent's passing and breakthroughs, and how to initiate and receive fast breaks.
Watching the actual match and combining it with Hanon's analysis, the team members' minds became clear.
After watching the match, Ayako stood up, clapped her hands, and said with a smile:
"After learning the tactics, it's time to practice in real combat... Before that, let's watch a movie to relax!"
"good!"
The team members cheered excitedly.
It wasn't because they loved watching movies, but because every time Hanon gave a lecture, everyone would look at her and be drawn to an eye-catching "waiting-for-wife stone."
This "Waiting-for-Wife Stone" was the most eye-catching focal point during Hanon's explanation, making its presence impossible to ignore.
The naked love and pride in those fox eyes were undisguised, silently proclaiming—
That wonderful girl, mine.
When he's single, Rukawa Kaede is like a wild fox—unruly, aloof, and eccentric.
Now, Rukawa Kaede has become a pet fox whose eyes are filled with thoughts of its owner.
Rukawa Kaede... isn't he loving her too much?
Also, how long are they going to keep eating this dog food?
Everyone was engrossed in the movie when the screen suddenly switched to a close-up of the male lead, a handsome blond athlete with fair skin, a beautiful face, and long legs.
The male protagonist had just finished playing ball, wiped his sweat, went back indoors, opened the closet, took out clean clothes and went straight into the bathroom, and then began to lift the corner of his clothes.
Hana felt a sudden weight on her shoulder, and warm breath tickled her neck. She instinctively shrank her shoulders, tilted her head slightly in confusion, and looked to the side.
Hua Yin asked him in a low voice, "What's wrong?"
With his imposing fox-like eyes, he met Hanon's questioning gaze directly.
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