men's volleyball

Chapter 71 The Third Stage Begins

March 11, early morning.

At night in Luzhou, there was heavy fog, and the fog was still thick before the sun came out.

The sky is dim and the mist is diffuse, and it can only be seen vaguely a few meters away, which seems extremely unreal.

In a small park near a certain hotel in Luzhou City, the weather and environment did not bring much change to people who are used to getting up early. It was not bright yet, and many uncles and aunts were already exercising in the morning.

The park is not big, the green lawn and some cold-resistant vegetation are the main part of the park greening surrounded by a stone path, and there is not much distance in a circle.

Many old men and women jogged leisurely along the path.

Such days are not only exercise, but also their life.

At this time, a tall figure passed by their side from time to time, in a world full of middle-aged and elderly people, it looked extraordinarily different.

Today is the sixth day of the official competition of the provincial youth volleyball competition, and the competition has entered the final stage of the group ranking competition.

The second stage ended yesterday and there is no rest day. At 16:[-] this afternoon, the Pengli team will start their first game of the final stage.

Despite the competition, Lin Mu got up early in the morning.

He still carried on his previous habit of running in the morning and came to this small park one kilometer away from the hotel.

From the first day he checked into this hotel, he looked through the nearby maps and inquired about it, and finally chose this hotel.

He is already used to this rhythm, and he does not say anything about demanding himself by the standards of athletes. He actually regards this rhythm as a part of his life.

It's not that he can't run along the road, but in the morning when there are few people, on the road with only cars roaring back and forth, and no one to accompany him, it always makes him feel a little more lonely.

The teammates were tired from playing the game, maybe not tired, but they also wanted to rest more, and Lin Mu didn't force it.No one can ask others in their own way, right?

In the past at the sports school, some students shuttled around in the morning, even if they didn't know each other and didn't speak, a little popularity could give him some comfort.

The same is true for choosing this place. The old men and old ladies who appear around him from time to time can occasionally hear their cheerful words, which makes him feel more comfortable during his morning run.

"Hu, hu, hu-"

I don't remember how many laps I ran. When I felt about the same, Lin Mu finished his morning run, gradually slowing down and adjusting his breathing. Then, while moving his hands and feet, he walked to the small square surrounded by holly vegetation in the middle of the park. superior.

It is already winter, but there are quite a few people in this small square.On some simple sports equipment, many hale and hearty old people "play" skillfully.

Seeing the arrival of a young man, these old people couldn't help but smile kindly.

Also smiling back, Lin Mu found an open space and started stretching exercises.

"Hey, young man, you wake up so early to exercise? It's really rare to be around us old men!"

Not far away, an old man looked at Lin Mu with a smile.

When Lin Mu ran over, the old man had already noticed it. Now that Lin Mu was stretching, his movements looked good, and he became interested.

Lin Mu Xunsheng looked at this middle-aged and elderly man with black and white hair, nodded, and replied with a smile: "I'm used to it, sir, it's too early!"

"It's early, hehe!"

Does this young man look polite? The uncle nodded in satisfaction.

Lin Mu's movements didn't stop, but the uncle's leg-knocking activity stopped. He walked to Lin Mu's side, and he asked curiously, "Look at your face, aren't you from this side?"

Lin Mu wanted to complain, your accent is definitely not Luzhou's accent, you can see who doesn't face it.

The area of ​​Huizhou is not small, and there are many accents. Although there is almost a general pronunciation accent in general, the dialects of almost every city are different.

You are not from Luzhou, can you not be born face to face?
However, Lin Mu didn't say these complaints, he was still polite.What's more, it's not bad to have an old man to accompany you to say a few words.

Lin Mu explained and replied: "Well, I'm from Pengli, and I came here just to find a place to run and do morning exercises."

"Hey, it's not easy. It's very difficult for a child as old as you to get up early. It's really not easy for you to find a place for morning exercises when you go out of town!"

The old man sighed in admiration, and then said: "I just saw your movements, you seem to be a bit professional, ah? You can't be an athlete?"

"no!"

Lin Mu shook his head, "I'm a student, um, a student in a sports school, not an athlete. I'm here to play a game in Luzhou this time?"

"Competition?" The uncle seemed a little surprised, his brows twitched, and after thinking for a while, he asked, "Provincial youth volleyball competition?"

Lin Mu blinked involuntarily, his hand movements stopped suddenly, and he froze for a moment.

He couldn't help but looked at the old man seriously with some surprise.

At the age of around 60, the skin color, complexion, and hair color are not very good.

However, although his face is not full of red, and some people are sluggish in old age, but with a tall figure and that kind of momentum, you can still see the shadow of a sporty airs.

Did you meet a professional when you went out?
Lin Mu was indeed startled, although it was possible that they were the only ones in the competition being held in Luzhou, the provincial capital, at this time.

However, you must know that men's volleyball competitions, not to mention provincial competitions, are national and even international competitions. Unless it is the Olympic Games, few people really know about it.

Such an old man who came across by chance could tell from the moment he opened his mouth that it must be a youth volleyball match, and he was definitely a volleyball professional.

"Haha, guessed right?!"

Seeing Lin Mu's expression, the uncle smiled brightly, "You said you were from Pengli before, but then you are from Pengli Sports School? How is it? Where is the competition now?"

The uncle didn't introduce himself, and Lin Mu didn't want to ask. The old man seemed to be a professional, so he asked the old man a question, and replied realistically: "The third stage is here, and today we will start the final group ranking match."

"Hey, isn't it good? Pengli Sports School, Pengli Sports School!"

After the old man gave a compliment, he muttered about Pengli Sports School, and then seemed to have some thoughts.

Lin Mu looked at the sky, it seemed that it was getting late, he politely said hello, he was going back!
Seeing that the old man only hummed, Lin Mu shook his head secretly, waved his hand, and ran towards the exit.

The back was getting farther and farther away, and although the fog had thinned a little, Lin Mu had gradually lost sight of the figure when he was about to leave the exit of the square.

By this time, the old man seemed to have regained his senses.

Pengli?Is it the Pengli that Xiao Lu was with?Could it be that what tip said a few days ago was from Lu Lin?

Judging by the enthusiasm and self-consciousness of this kid, he should be someone who has some weight in his team. Hey, I forgot to ask what his name is.

In the third stage, the group rankings are up. There should be 3 games, 18, 19, and 20.

The time should be fine, look back for details.

The old man continued to mutter for a while.

……

At [-]:[-] in the afternoon, people came to the volleyball hall of Luzhou Sports School one after another.

Luzhou is the capital city of the province, and Luzhou Sports School is also the top technical secondary school in the province. It has always played a pivotal role in various project fields in the province.

It can be said that Luzhou Sports School represents the top level of the non-professional level in Huizhou. Of course, there are some who are unwilling to admit it, but whether they admit it or not can't change the fact.

In terms of the performance of the various project teams, Luzhou Sports School is indeed top-notch.

Luzhou Sports School is also the accumulation of sports achievements, just like many professional clubs and giants, it is the accumulation of honor.Luzhou Sports School is more like a giant in the field of amateur sports schools in Huizhou.

Therefore, every student of Luzhou Sports School will be honored from the bottom of his heart for the honor of the school.Even the unpopular project of volleyball is no exception.

Today is the first match of the final stage of the volleyball team of Luzhou Sports School. There is no special organization by the school. As long as students have time, they will come one after another. There are really many.

The auditorium on the left and right sides was crowded with people, and the voices of low-pitched discussions gathered together. The scene seemed very noisy and lively, and it really looked like a competition.

As long as the team of your own sports school, even if it is a volleyball team, is not mistreated, who has time and would not want to come and see it?
What's more, in their perception, is it possible for Luzhou Sports School to be abused?We want to take the honor, right? !

"Who is our volleyball team playing against today?"

"And the Pengli team."

"Pengli? Oh, it's the Pengli in Chaohu Lake? I haven't heard of it before. Is it amazing?"

"Haha, who knows if it's great or not, but like you said, I haven't heard much about it before, so how great is it?"

"really."

"Training was tiring a few days ago, so I didn't have a chance to come and see it this afternoon. Otherwise, I can get to know my opponent better if I look at Peng Li's. Seeing if he can make it to the top four, his strength should be okay!"

"Haha, don't tease me, what can you learn even if you come here? Do you understand volleyball?"

"Why don't you understand? I can't even throw a ball? I haven't eaten pork and I haven't seen a pig run yet?"

"Hey, no matter how they are, I believe our school can win anyway. If we fight Fengfu, maybe we can have a back and forth, Pengli? Hehe!"

"I asked. Among the first four groups, our school, Luzhou Fifth Middle School, Pengli Sports School and Fengfu Sports School, the Fifth Middle School seems to have changed in the past two years, but the current results are much better, but after all Pugao, which mainly focuses on cultural courses, is still a bit weaker than our school.

Apart from the Pengli team, the only one that has some competition is Fengfu Sports School. In the past, we have often competed with them in many sports.In this competition, Fengfu should be our biggest opponent..."

"Let's take a look at today's match first, but we should be able to win!"

"Hey, don't should, can we be more confident? Remove the should, I think, we will definitely win!"

"..."

15:30pm,

The atmosphere in the auditorium gradually became more and more active as the game approached, and there was no tense atmosphere.

And in the team lounge of the volleyball stadium, the atmosphere is not too tense, even if it is a weak team that people who know how to know do not know how to do it.

The lounge where the Pengli team is located.

Lu Lin stood in front of the locker with his arms folded and glanced at the players from left to right calmly.

They all looked relaxed, and he nodded in satisfaction.

However, it seems that a lot of people came to watch it today. When they enter the venue later, there will be overwhelming shouts, and I don't know how they will react.

cough~
Lu Lin coughed lightly, cleared his throat, and was about to talk to them first, so he said: "Today is our fifth game of this year's competition. I believe everyone has already adapted to the rhythm of the game. What about tactics and techniques? You also played less.

I am basically satisfied with the first few games, and it also played the effect we expected.Now, no matter how familiar I am, I won't say anything more.Just play!
I just want you to remember that as long as the ball doesn't hit the ground, the game isn't over.It doesn't matter whether you are leading or lagging behind, attitude is everything.Just go out and save every ball, hit every back and forth..."

"Yes!"

Lin Mu took the lead, and all the team members responded one after another!
Lu Lin smiled in satisfaction, then withdrew his smile, and suddenly said solemnly: "Before entering the game, let me mention something that is not related to the game, but is closely related to the game!"

"Audience, atmosphere, and mentality!"

Lin Mu nodded thoughtfully, frowning slightly.

Across the lounge door, there was quite a distance from the stadium, but he could still hear the faint voices of people in the arena.

This has never happened in any training match they have been exposed to before, including the official game. The coach is afraid that they will be affected by the audience.

The game is often divided into home and away games, and it is often easier to play at home. The momentum is a very mysterious but important factor that can really affect the game.

It is conceivable that the audience, the environment and the situation of the game are the root of the momentum, and the impact is indeed great.

And their opponent today is the host team.

Lin Mu exhaled, relaxed his expression, stood up with a smile, "Coach, we all know what you mean. But..."

Having said that, Lin Mu turned to face his teammates, and continued: "Our Pengli Sports School has no achievements in the past. We have no burden, let alone pressure. We have practiced for so long, and we are not afraid of hardship or tiredness. Since the official competition, We won consecutive victories, and we won Fengfu in the first game. Everyone knows what happened in that game.

Moreover, we have improved, we will only play better and better!The game on the court is ultimately up to us and the opponent's six players on the court.The level of strength is there, no matter how many people applaud him, it can't change the strength of his strength.

Anyway, all objective things are irrelevant.Either way, we are not afraid!is not it? ! "

"Yes, don't be afraid!"

"Not afraid!"

"..."

The teammates responded one after another, and the voices in the lounge suddenly gathered together.

Lu Lin smiled, pressed his hands, and said slowly: "Okay, don't be afraid, even if we don't adapt, we will adapt. We are all growing. Every experience is precious.

You will continue to grow, and now we are not the previous Pengli team.We have technology, we have cooperation, and we will have more and more game experience.

I will also take you to do more and more effective training, and take you to do game analysis.This is just the beginning. We want to show our Pengli demeanor and all of us. I believe we will overcome our opponents, walk out of Luzhou, out of Huizhou and go to the whole country! "

"Lin Mu, lead the team into the arena..."

"Yes!"

……

At 15:50, the game is about to start.

Simple warm-up, the players on both sides are active in the warm-up area, and the players of the Luzhou team are full of energy, looking confident and relaxed.

Lin Mu took a glance and then looked away, his expression not moving.

Indeed, as a perennial championship contender, Luzhou Sports School has sufficient self-confidence in terms of background and strength.

Not to mention, many audience members shouted from time to time, and even the "villains" like them could feel the emotional fluctuations.What's more, they are such protagonists.

Love to show up, show off, and have a sense of honor and pride are common problems among teenagers.

After a while, if the game starts, if you applaud and boo, the impact may be even greater.

Lin Mu glanced at his teammates, feeling a little worried in his heart.

Some team members are inevitably a little nervous!
It's not good for Lin Mu to say anything now, he has to fight first, and get a good score in the fight before he can really release the tension.

The time will come and the warm-up will be over.

Lin Mu rushed to the referee to guess the coin.

The starting position sheets for the first game were handed in by both sides, and then, everything was set, and the starters entered the field.

With the whistle of the first referee, the game officially begins!
(End of this chapter)