Lihai University full-time sparring

Spring goes to summer, and as soon as April arrives, the national competition opens as scheduled.

Lihai University is a team with the awareness of cultivating new players. It is expected that most of the main players will enter the third year of high school this year, and the study will inevitably be tense. The independent core has also discovered other valuable players with good game records.

Morikawa also had conflicts. He had to choose between competition and heavy schoolwork.In the end, he chose to persist in training and devote himself to the competition, but he rarely went to Tokyo to watch the scene, and at most he watched the recording and broadcasting in his spare time such as eating.

He's like that, and so are players from other schools.Except for Atobe who has a mine at home or a college bully like Fuer Zhouzhu, players who want to prepare for their studies will have less time for tennis, which is fair anyway.

In order to achieve the goal of Lihai's three consecutive championships, the members never slack off, carrying out boring training day after day, and integrating the honor of the team into their blood.In junior high school, in the third year, Li Haida met Qingxue who broke out halfway and suffered a tragic defeat in Waterloo, so this year is particularly critical.

Perhaps it was because the mountain they climbed was too steep, and the resistance became greater as they went to the back.This year, not only the familiar Ice Emperor Sitianbaoji and other strong opponents, but also several cutting-edge teams appeared in the Kyushu and Shikoku regions.

For the sake of cultivating newcomers, they arranged for more junior players to play in the group stage and the Kanto competition.Even the finals of the Kanto competition boldly used some potential but lacking competition experience juniors.Still encountering Bingdi, the opponent's tactics are the same as theirs. Hikichiruo and Feng Chotaro appear as the leaders.

This season, Kirihara has performed very well and has never lost.But after all, it was a little bit of luck. Both doubles games were lost to Bingdi 5-7. In the end, they lost 2-3 and missed the Kanto Championship.

Kirihara was very frustrated, and Morikawa, who was watching the game, comforted him and said: "The Kanto competition is just, our goal is the whole country. We are still here this year, so don't worry. But next year you will lead the group, and the difficulties will only be more than now. If it’s like today, it won’t work, as the captain, the first thing to do is to stabilize the mentality of the players, not to act on one’s own will.”

Kirihara didn't speak after hearing this, but was thoughtful.The other junior candidates frowned, with serious expressions on their faces.

That's what they want to achieve.Tasting the setbacks brought about by failure is more conducive for them to recognize themselves, break the shackles, and climb the peak bravely.If the failure of the Kanto Competition can be exchanged for the growth of the juniors, it is not a loss.

As for the women's individual competition, the defending champion played steadily in the early years, and there was a tendency to crush at the beginning of several games, and the games were played fast and well.She is gradually showing her edge, and few girls of the same age can resist it, and the champion is already in her pocket.

In the past two years, in addition to regularly participating in the 14-16 age group, she has also played many amateur competitions in Asia, and has made some small achievements.As a rising star, the reserve team of the national team offered her an olive branch and invited her to train in a national specialized sports school.

The family accompanied Zao Ji to visit the training base. After returning, everyone sat at the table to discuss.Not everyone can have sports dinner, such opportunities are rare for every family.It is precisely because of this reason that there are too few people who can really make achievements.

How many world champions can a country produce?

Teacher Mingchuan worried: "Is Zaoji too old to go in too late? I saw a lot of children during the visit today, some of them are only in their teens."

Hideo Kobayashi said: "Going there means giving up your studies. I'm afraid that if you fail to grasp both ends, you will waste your time. Zaoji, what's your own idea?"

The three looked at Morikawa together.Although he is young, he is calm and reliable when things happen, and his parents will listen to his opinions.

Morikawa thought about this issue carefully, and said: "Age is not a problem, and Zaoji was exposed to tennis very early. I think Zaoji has potential, and the coach who contacted her is very well-known in the industry and has brought out good players. As for learning, This is the only way for most students who do not have special skills, and it is difficult to take the university entrance exam. Now people generally pay attention to their health, and sports careers are promising. Take a step back, even if the follow-up performance is not satisfactory The sports industry is also a good choice. Of course, if you really can't get along, I will support you."

The nervous Zaoji couldn't help but chuckle when he heard this, Teacher Mingchuan didn't expect such a sentence, and said with a smile: "This child."

"In the end, it still depends on Zaoji himself. If you really go to the sports school to practice, it will be very hard."

"Well, I know, brother."

Morikawa usually went to and from school with Zaoji, and talked countless about tennis training and the experience of various world players. This girl knows a lot.With love from the bottom of her heart, she has long been fascinated by the world arena.There is a great opportunity in front of you, why not seize it?

At the end of the semester, after winning the championship again, Saki took his backpack and embarked on a journey to Tokyo to start formal training.Morikawa and his family sent her to the gate of the sports school, watched her straighten up and entered the school, and said to her in his heart: Come on.

My sister is, and so am I.Lihai University, national competition, come on!

As in previous years, the first few rounds were played with ease, and there was no suspense to advance.They didn't feel how serious this year's reshuffle was until they got the top 16 list. A quarter of the list is newly promoted teams.

It was unexpected, but the game was played as it should be played.I don't know whether to say that Lihai's luck is good or bad, 16 of 8, 8 of 4, and in the semi-finals, they met old opponents.After all, they have played for so many years and are familiar with each other. Even if there are some new ideas, the basic style of play will not be too different, so they don't feel very difficult.

In the semi-finals of the Kanto Championship, Ice Emperor met Kyushu rookie. Due to weather problems, the game was postponed twice. Ice Emperor, who was originally tied 1-1, was caught off guard after the rematch. The opponent scored 2 points in a row. Ice Emperor Stopped in the final.

Li Hai, who is the opponent of the Ice Emperor, feels pity for them. Last year, he lost to Sitianbaosi in an upset, and this year he made the same mistake again.But the cruelty of sports competition has always been like this, and it does not depend on people's will. Instead of spending time pitying others, it is better to improve their own skills, otherwise they will be defeated in the future.

The final is coming, time is tight.Yukimura, who has gone to compete around the world, often makes video calls to understand the situation, and proposes some ways to restrain opponents from his perspective.

Morikawa felt sincere admiration for his sense of responsibility.Yukimura has long stopped studying at Lihai University, and he is tired and busy. During the national competition, he still takes time to discuss technology with them every day.It would have been easier for him to choose to ignore Japan, but he didn't.

This is a man with a firm will. He has set the goal of leading Li Haida to achieve the third consecutive championship, and he has never forgotten it.Others are not in Lihaida, but their roots are connected with everyone.In the two years he was absent, the position of head of the tennis department was vacant, which is the respect and recognition of all the members of the department.And Yukimura also repays this trust with his own responsibility. He is a well-deserved soul of Li Haida.

Kyushu Rookie and Lihai Master in the finals. In the past few years, the best result of this team was only the top 16. One can imagine how fast the progress is.Unlike Li Hai, most of their first- and second-year players are first- and second-year players, who play fiercely and are very offensive.

Lian Er had already collected all the data of the opponents in the main selection, and after confirming that they were the opponents in the final, he sorted out the data on the opponents and replayed the game, making as much preparation as possible.In order to better target them, they also took out the list of schools they played against before, looking for the ideas of the opposing coach's formation, thinking in another way, and predicting the opponent's order of appearance.

The workload was heavy, and Lianji also used permutations, combinations, and function equations to simulate, and Morikawa was overwhelmed with admiration.

On the day of the finals, the atmosphere was very lively.Because it was the last high school class, Atobe specially reserved a large field and provided seats for players from other teams to watch the game.In the eyes of everyone, players from both sides entered the field from the backstage.

The opponent players are full of youth and energy.Li Haida, led by Sanada, looked calmer, and the handshake was quite satisfactory, without so many bells and whistles.

The first doubles, Marui Jackal.What is unbelievable is that this game went smoothly and it was not difficult to score points.I think this is a tactic, it is unlikely, who will give up the crucial first point?It's not strong enough, it's even more impossible, the opponent is a doubles combination of the talented twins of Sitianbaosi.

Most likely a nervous-induced error.After all, it is a young team, and it is the first time to stand in the final of a national competition. Facing a national-level opponent who is as stable as an old dog, it is understandable that the mentality is unstable.

The first match was won smoothly, Kirihara played, this match was much more difficult.The opponent is a freshman in the first year of high school. From the very beginning, he chased and hit Kirihara fiercely.Watching him play, it is easy to think of the amazingly talented Toyama Kintaro. He is even better than Kintaro in his competitive state.

Kirihara, who scored 3 points at the beginning, was caught off guard, and the seniors at the table were all sweating for him.However, he quickly adjusted, focused on defense, and played as many multi-shot stalemates as possible. He didn't want to score with one or two goals, and slowly looked for opportunities.He has a strong ability to resist pressure, just like Xiaoqiang who can't be beaten to death. He will never admit defeat until the last point. Judging from his state, he doesn't even look like a headwind, but like he is about to win.

It is no exaggeration to say that Kirihara is the best among the successors, and his current singles is comparable to Sanada.He joined the Tennis Club of Lihai University in order to defeat Yukimura Sanada. When everyone thought it was impossible, he had secretly approached his dream.

His tenacious spirit and superb ball skills made him turn passive into active, tying the score and overtaking it, and finally locked the result at 6-4.Seeing him come off the field wiping the sweat on the back of his hand, the excitement and pride on his face could not be concealed. All the seniors were sincerely happy for him—Kirihara has become the pillar of the new generation of Lihai.

In the third doubles match, Nioh partnered with a second-year junior.There is no choice but to disassemble the golden combination. Yagyu's family has some problems. After the start of the national competition, he was not in good condition and could not be arranged to play.After all, doubles requires cooperation. Nioh is skilled, but he still lacks a tacit understanding with his teammates, and loses one point when he loses to his opponent.

The Kyushu rookie, who was originally 0-2 behind by a big score, changed his depression, and his enthusiasm was unprecedentedly high!There are two sides to everything. Their experience is not as rich as Li Haida, but they are very aggressive, and they compete with the mentality that they will lose. They suddenly won a point from the first team in the country, and their confidence suddenly burst!

Singles 2, the opponent sent an ace player, Li Haida's side, Sanada played in person.This game is very interesting, the opponent's aggressive style of play has aroused Sanada's fighting spirit.His signature skill [Fenghuo Lin Lei Yin] is a winning move, and the power is so powerful that the audience is speechless.

Sanada was injured and missed the national competition last year. This year he has put in more effort.Yukimura is going international. Sanada, who grew up with him since he was a child, probably has a sigh of relief in his heart, telling himself not to lose, not to fall too far behind.

He is like a knife out of its sheath, showing its sharpness and piercing the needle.The opponent couldn't find a breakthrough point and wanted to fight with him, Sanada also accompanied him to the end. After fighting for more than an hour, he was still as light as a swallow and walked in an orderly manner.The opponent Qianlu was poor and lost to Sanada 3-6.

"I declare that Li Haida will become the champion of this year's national competition!"

The referee's voice sounded, and amid the deafening cheers of the audience, Morikawa hugged Lianji tightly.They did it!Li Hai's three consecutive hegemony, they made it a reality!

The excited team members rushed down the field and hugged Sanada layer by layer.Sanada couldn't help roaring, grabbed the beat and bent his arms, hugging the team members one by one.

Dreams watered with hard work and sweat are sweet when they come true.The fatigue of exhausting training, the frustration and self-blame of losing, and the anxiety of not being able to improve after a long time, are frozen in every swing and every return.

At the peak moment, what everyone thinks the most is the unity of the players.Encourage each other, train each other, make fun of each other to relieve stress when you are nervous, and get ridiculed when you are slack.Lihai University is not a team that believes in the supremacy of happiness. Their training methods are extremely strict and they are full of dedication to victory.But this is the training method that is truly responsible for oneself. Everyone dedicates their best youth to the Lihai University Tennis Club and makes achievements to prove themselves. Only then can they be worthy of the world and themselves.

This is the last match, Marui is a little emotional, and his eyes are red.Morikawa patted him with a smile, his eyes resting on the players' faces one by one.

At this moment, he felt so grateful, what a blessing it must be, to get a chance to live again, give him the freedom to pursue his dreams, give him such a good teammate, and let him write his youth freely.

He also carefully observed the smiling faces of his former opponents sitting in front of the spectator stands.Ice Emperor, Sitianbao Temple, Higachu...there are too many to list.Who said that being an opponent is not a kind of companionship?In the past three years, they have shared the same goals and cherished each other.

They complete each other.