Rebirth 07: Start adding points from elementary school students

Chapter 86 Coach, I want to learn basketball

"Want to fight?" Li Ruofei invited again.

At this moment, Li Yan recalled many things.

Regardless of whether they play basketball or not, and what their level is, basketball should be an important part of many boys’ youth memories.

Those who can't play will at least set up a game to keep healthy, shoot some hoops, and feel the thrill of the basketball going into the basket.

Before his rebirth, Li Yan was a lazy person.

He remembered that when he first arrived at Lincheng No. 1 Middle School in the first grade of junior high school, the first activity that the boys got together for was playing basketball. Those who knew how to play and those who didn’t all took part in it.

He had never even touched the ball, let alone had no idea how to move. He stood motionless behind the opposing player, and the squad leader who was about to pass the ball jumped up anxiously and dribbled the ball twice.

He remembered that the best basketball player in the class was the math representative, who was very handsome and had outstanding basketball skills.

After the game in which he knew nothing, the math class representative approached Li Yan and asked him if he wanted to learn basketball.

Li Yan refused because he firmly chose badminton.

Now that I think about it, if there really is such a thing as a world line, at that moment, Li Yan should have been separated into two people: a basketball player and a badminton player.

During the summer vacation of the second year of junior high school, Li Yan's height increased rapidly, reaching 178cm... Thinking of this, Li Yan looked at her own height of 165cm - she grew 3cm this summer vacation. The storm of puberty has not yet arrived, so she should supplement her nutrition well.

Maybe as my physical fitness continues to improve, my height will increase sooner?

At that time, he had broad shoulders and long limbs, and his jumping ability was not bad. Whenever the basketball players saw him, they would emphasize one sentence:
"It's such a shame that you don't play basketball!"

Especially when the guys on the basketball team in the class took turns trying to grab the rim but only two of them succeeded, and Li Yan suddenly showed up and hung on top.

So now...

"I don't know how to play, so let's not join a team for now." He shook his head and rejected Li Ruofei.

But! With the system, he wants to gather the world lines this time. There is not only badminton Li Yan, but also basketball Li Yan.

He also wants to sweat on the basketball court and enjoy the cheers and shouts from his classmates!

"Coach, I want to learn basketball."

Li Ruofei was stunned for a moment, then he put on his signature sunny smile, decisively rejected the invitation to form a team, and took Li Yan to a field where only a track and field student was shooting basketballs.

"Brother Fei!" Another enthusiastic person.

"He's from our grade, specially recruited for sports, from our city's track and field team, he knows me." Li Ruofei introduced in a low voice.

"Brother Fei, it's rare to see you on the basketball court on Friday." This brother has long hair and surprisingly fair skin. He may not have grown yet, so he looks a little thin.

"You kid, why are you shooting basketball here instead of practicing running?" It seems that these two people have a good relationship.

"I just finished a set of training and am playing here. Who is this?"

"My roommate, Li Yan."

"Oh! Hello, classmate Li, let me tell you, my brother Fei is amazing. Among those people who practice sports in our city, he is the best student. He was directly recruited here and entered Class Zero. We all call him God Fei!"

Li Ruofei pretended to cough, "My roommate, we're in the same class. You can brag about it in front of others, but he was recruited into Class Zero through the sports special recruitment."

The guy was stunned, his expression changed rapidly: "Master! My name is Song Xiaofei, that's Brother Fei, I'm Xiaofei."

People are so enthusiastic, it would be bad if they didn't say a few words of courtesy, Li Yan nodded, "Hello, hello, do you like playing basketball too?"

"Oh no, I actually like football." Song Xiaofei looked towards the stadium. "It's a pity that I don't practice there in the first year of junior high school. I can't join the school team if my level is not good enough. Sigh."

Why did I ask such a regretful question? I will make up for it by asking: "Which basketball star do you like?"

In 08, the most dazzling new star in football should be Cristiano Ronaldo, who was still called Cristiano Ronaldo at that time.

"Marchisio."

A current passed through Li Yan's brain. He knew who this person was, but his memory was blocked. He had reason to suspect that God didn't want him to gamble on football. Compared with Song Xiaofei, he might just know a nickname, so he blurted out, "Oh, Ma Jinyi."

"Hey, that's an interesting name. You actually know him too! Are you an Italian fan? Or an Old Lady fan?"

It's over. As if a switch of like-minded people had been triggered, Li Yan quickly said that he was just watching the game and recently noticed a newcomer named Marchisio.

"Right! I like to discover these new Italian players. He is handsome and I think he has great potential in the future. The coach called me, you guys play, Brother Yan, let's talk when we have time!"

Li Yan looked at the figure running away, feeling the youthful vigor and vitality.

During the break, Song Xiaofei posted the nickname "Ma Jicheng" in the Juventus club's fan group, which received unanimous praise from everyone.

Football star Marchisio's new nickname comes earlier than usual.

"He is just... so active." Li Ruofei didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He took the basketball and hit it hard a few times. His expression became serious and fiery. "Come on, let me see how much you can do!"

The moment Li Yan held the basketball, he felt the nerves in his body being rapidly stimulated. Under Li Ruofei's encouraging gaze, he raised the basketball, stood at the free throw line, and shot it.

This was the first time he touched a basketball after his rebirth, the first time he felt the weight and touch of the ball, and the first time he felt the distance the ball flew to the basket.

Ding!
[Basketball +1, Level 18 skill, 100/]

It’s so fucking low?

Li Ruofei's expression began to become subtle. He asked Li Yan to try dribbling on the spot, running dribbling, and three-point shooting...

Li Yan's performance can be said to be weak in shooting, poor dribbling, confused footwork, weird reactions, and not a single move was decent.

"As for the layup... don't even try. It seems like you really have never been into it before."

Li Yan chuckled, "Indeed, it's okay, just teach from the basics."

Coach Li Ruofei then began to explain the technical movements with his own hands, demonstrating them one by one from the palm movements, the feeling of exerting force, and the shooting posture.

"Try it. Shoot the ball. Lift the ball up and use all your strength to push it out."

Li Yan just felt that the ball was very heavy, and he tried to imitate it and made a three-point shot.

"You can't be without strength in this body," Li Ruofei said patiently, "Shooting doesn't rely on the strength of your hands, it's transmitted from the soles of your feet. In fact, you should know this as a badminton player."

With a ding sound, Li Yan mastered the technique and sent the ball out skillfully.

"Oh, that's right, that's the feeling. Shoot a few more times to get used to the weight of the ball and the distance from the basket." Li Ruofei continued to instruct, "Remember to spread your fingers and make the shot crisp when you shoot it. When your fingers are pushed out naturally, the ball will spin and be easier to control."

At this moment, Comrade Ruofei has no idea what he is going to face.

As he practiced picking up the ball, shooting the ball, and dribbling the ball more and more times, Li Yan gradually became familiar with the elasticity, size, and weight of the ball.

Li Ruofei continued to output, "In fact, basic training is very important. You can practice dribbling with me more in the future to develop your ball skills..."

Oh? Ball nature, a good word, probably this feeling of being familiar with the trajectory of the basketball.

Know where the ball is, know where the ball will be, and know how to get the ball there.

"Dribbling skills are not something that can be achieved overnight. You need to be strong when dribbling and be brave enough to use more force. This way, the ball will stay in your hand longer and hit the ground in a shorter time, so others can't steal it and you can control it more easily."

"Indeed, I feel much better!"

"There's no need to use too much force now..." Li Ruofei took a look and was stunned.

Li Yan has been dribbling the ball vigorously with both hands alternately. The speed is very fast, the power is very strong, and the ball is very stable.

"you……"

Before Coach Ruofei finished speaking, Li Yan stopped the ball and shot it from the free throw line in a very standard posture. The ball spun in the air, drew a beautiful arc, and hit the net and went into the basket.

(End of this chapter)