On the side of the court, Hino was reviewing some of the problems they had while playing for the two of them.
"Miss Alice, as a newcomer with no foundation, the most important thing you should do now is not to pursue advanced skills, but to develop a correct ball feel. Blindly pursuing professional-level skills will not only lead to a loss of ball feel.
If it is missing, it will not do any good for your future growth. Just like you have been struggling with the so-called external spin serve in practice, but how many times have you actually successfully served the ball? Technique, endurance and posture are all important.
But the most important thing is the mentality, do you understand?"
"I understand, I understand!" Alice nodded repeatedly: "But the off-spin serve is really cool! As the little prince of the fenghua ball, if I can't even learn this iconic serve, wouldn't I be at a disadvantage?
Famous?"
Xino was speechless, she had never heard of this kind of serving technique, not to mention when did Alice become "famous"? It would be almost the same for Gloria now.
The gray-haired girl relied on the extra memory and experience in her mind to steadily dominate Alice in the practice just now, but this is not something to be proud of, because Alice herself is just a novice, and with Glo
Lea's background of "becoming famous at a young age" shouldn't be a back-and-forth fight.
"So Miss Gloria, your problem is also very obvious." Xino turned and pointed at Gloria, who was drinking water to replenish her strength. The latter put down the water bottle and blinked naturally.
Eyes: "Ah? Do I have a problem too? I thought my performance just now was perfect."
"Of course." Xino was not moved by her cuteness and pointed out mercilessly: "If Miss Alice's problem is that she pursues skills beyond her own level, your problem is that she always wants to use what she has learned.
Those skills must be used to perfection - the serve must be perfect, the catch must be perfect, and even the pursuit and position must be perfect. It seems that if you don't do this, it is not enough to reflect how advanced your skills are. However, you have to understand that all
Techniques are all for tactical service. The purpose of real Fenghuaqiu masters using techniques is to introduce the next game into their own tactical goals. What should they do when pursuing a quick victory? If they want to win in a long game
What to do when... These perspectives extending from the tactical level are more important. As for skills, people are not machines. In high-intensity games, there will always be distractions and mistakes. The consequences of excessive pursuit of perfection are
Once a mistake is made, it will be a disaster, and there will be no chance to save it."
Talking was not enough, she got interested and grabbed Alice's racket directly, and demonstrated a serving posture for Gloria: "For example, in the third game just now, you tried to pass a perfect serve
Starting from the start, with precise stance and predictable swing, control the interval and intensity of each shot to achieve the purpose of controlling the opponent's position. This process sounds easy, but it is difficult to do.
You must not make mistakes in every step. Even if you make a mistake in serving, it may lead to your own defeat. We generally do not advocate this type of play, which is too risky, except in desperate situations. If you want to control the opponent
If you want to follow the rhythm of the game, you can do what I do, start the shot with a forehand, exert force steadily, don't pursue the line too much, and stabilize the lower limit at the cost of lowering the upper limit..."
"Oh!" Gloria stared intently. While listening to her explanation, she nodded thoughtfully, as if she really understood something. Because she is a talented player, even if this body has never been exposed to wind before,
Flower balls, the memory and experience in her brain can also help her quickly integrate. As for Alice, she is not so well treated. She can't even understand those professional terms. How can you expect her to understand tactics, strategies and the rhythm of the game?
Plant something?
She could only murmur sourly: "Talented characters are no longer popular now. Only characters like me who have grown from beginners to masters can be attractive."
Well said, then what exactly are you honing?
Everyone ignored her, and Alice asked for trouble. She curled her lips, lowered her head, picked up the wind flower ball on the ground, and played with it in her hands. She thought in her heart that instead of talking about this, she might as well start practicing quickly. What's the use of theory? I'm Alice.
Silk is a practical person!
Thinking of this, she felt complacent again, as if the practical school naturally overcame the theoretical school.
After thinking about it, Alice suddenly realized something was wrong.
"That's wrong." She pinched her chin and looked at Xino hesitantly: "Didn't you say that you are not interested in Fenghua Ball? How come you are so familiar with these technical techniques and professional terms?"
Xino, who was demonstrating how to serve accurately for Gloria, seemed to stiffen for a moment, then she put away her racket, coughed as if nothing had happened, and said: "Because, I am from Grindelwald, and Fenghuaqiu
It is also the most popular sport in the Grindelwald area. It is highly discussed whether in the city or in the countryside. Therefore, even if I am not interested, all kinds of information will come to me. Over time,
Is it not surprising that I only know a little bit about it?"
It sounds reasonable, but——
"But," Alice became even more suspicious, staring at Xino with a look of searching for the root of the matter: "The techniques and tactics you mentioned, as well as the movements and postures during the personal demonstration, are very different no matter how you look at them.
You’re professional. You’ve never participated in a flower ball competition, right, Xino?”
"Well……"
Xino's smile became a little embarrassed. Everyone could tell that she must be hiding something. Alice immediately became excited. Although she didn't know what to be excited about, it felt like she was secretly peeking into other people's privacy.
That way, wouldn't it be exciting?
It seemed that the talented player would not give up until he got to the bottom of the matter. Xino secretly thought something was wrong. When he was thinking of any way to divert this guy's attention, the savior from the sidelines appeared in time——
"Miss, have you invited guests to your door?"
As the sound came from far and near, an old man in a black tuxedo appeared outside the stadium at some point. When Shino saw him, his eyes lit up and his tone became brisk: "Weber, why are you here?
Didn’t you go to the vineyard to inspect it?”
"Yes, but the inspection has ended and the operating conditions are generally good, so I will come back to report the situation to the master and you." The old man named Weber said respectfully, his eyes vaguely scanning Lin Ge and others.
, quickly fell on Xino, and bowed slightly: "I saw Brandy eating grass outside the stadium, and thought she ran out of the stable naughtyly, and was about to send her back, but it turned out to be
The lady took her out for a walk. These guests are the new friends you mentioned before, right?"
"Yes."
Sino said to Ringer and others: "Let me introduce you. This is Weber Winslet, the steward of Chateaurie Manor. He is also the elder who watched me grow up. He is like another grandfather to me.
people."
"Miss, you really make me feel ashamed when you say that." Weber smiled, and then bowed to Ringer and the others: "It has been a long time since any new guests came to Chatoli Manor. Since these few are Miss's
Friends, please feel free to treat this place as your home. If you have any needs, you can tell me directly and I will try my best to satisfy you."
Ringer nodded slightly: "Thank you for your trouble, Mr. Weber."
Then, Xino introduced the origins of Ringer and others to Weber. The old housekeeper obviously knew the inside story, so he did not raise any doubts about the identity of these strangers who suddenly appeared in the backyard of the manor. However, Xino mentioned Aili.
He was a little surprised when Si and Gloria were both going to participate in this Yamit Cup tournament.
"No wonder the lady brought all the guests here." He sighed with emotion: "If I remember correctly, you haven't used this stadium for a long time, right?"
Haven't used it for a long time?
In other words, has it been used before?
Sure enough, not being interested in Feng Hua Qiu is just an excuse.
Everyone's eyes suddenly focused on Xino. There were curiosity and doubts, but curiosity and doubts all pointed to the same thing, that is why she wanted to cover up her past. Could it be that she likes to play tricks? For the heir of a big family,
Is it a dishonorable thing? Ringer thought more. He noticed that although Weber said that this stadium had not been used for a long time, when they first came here, they found that it had been taken care of.
It is very clean, unlike the wool warehouse and apiary we saw before, which are already in a semi-abandoned state.
Recalling that all the servants at Chatoli Manor have been dismissed, and now the person responsible for cleaning and maintaining the manor is Xino, then there is no need to say more about who maintained this golf course that has not been used for a long time in such good condition.
She is very familiar with the tactics and techniques of Feng Hua Qiu. When watching the two of them training, she couldn’t help but teach them personally. Even though she hasn’t played Feng Hua Qiu for a long time, she still comes to clean the court from time to time... Various details can prove that this girl still loves Feng Hua Qiu.
There is nostalgia, but why not keep this hobby? It doesn’t look like you were forced to give up due to family pressure, right?
Facing everyone's gaze, Xino smiled helplessly. She didn't seem to intend to explain anything, but changed the subject and chatted with the old housekeeper about the situation when he went to inspect the property, which made Lin Ge and the others unable to continue questioning.
After all, the girl is the heir to the Gustave family. It is only natural for her to know the operating conditions of the family business. Outsiders like them have no reason to disturb her.
This simple episode completely interrupted the previous topic. After the exchange between the two parties was over, the old butler Weber looked up at the sky and said goodbye to everyone, because he had to go back to pay homage to Sino's grandfather, who was also a member of the Goldstaff family.
Today's parents report on the operating conditions of those industries. However, before he left, Xino asked him for another thing.
"Webber, if you are going to see my grandfather, please ask him for me. I want to invite the guests to have dinner at the manor, but I don't know if my grandfather will allow it."
"I will definitely bring your words to you, miss." Weber glanced at the guests behind Xino, and a gentle smile appeared on his face: "The master has a warm and hospitable temperament. After learning that the miss has made so many new friends,
You will definitely be happy.”
Then he turned around and left, his figure gradually disappearing at the end of the golf course path, covered by the shade of the dense cypress trees. Only after the footsteps could no longer be heard, Sino looked away, turned around and apologized to everyone: "I'm sorry.
, Regarding the matter of keeping you all down for dinner, I have actually thought about it for a long time, but I never had the right time to say it. I hope you won't mind this sudden request."
"It doesn't matter." Linge said: "Since we are going to stay here as a guest, it is natural for us to meet the head of the Gustave family. Otherwise, I am afraid it will not be the etiquette of being a guest."
Alice didn't care, she even asked for it, because she had long wanted to experience a noble dinner. The last dinner held at Xiaoliang Palace was only attended by Ringer and Gloria. The genius player was indignant about it and felt that he had been robbed.
Now is the chance to make amends for the protagonist's role!
If Xino knew what she was thinking, she should kindly remind her not to have high expectations. After all, the Gustave family has always been known for their frugality and people-friendly image. They expected to experience something like Night Palace at Chateaurie Manor.
A large-scale dinner party is absolutely impossible - we can't even get the people together!
It's a pity that she can't read minds, so she can only let Alice continue to indulge in her own fantasy.
At this time, Metien asked curiously: "What kind of person is Xino's grandfather?"
This is a question that others want to know as well.
There are only three people living in Chatoli Manor today. Among them, they have been in contact with Xino for the longest time, and they have just been in contact with the old butler Weber, and they know nothing about Xino’s grandfather. Since they want to be guests, they must know the owner.
It’s important to have a basic understanding at home. Otherwise, what should you do if you accidentally say something offensive at the dinner table?
"Grandpa."
Metien's question made Xino recall the impression left on him by that old man after a long absence. Since his mother and father passed away one after another, he was his only relative in the world. He scolded him harshly when he taught him martial arts.
He looked at the pain and regret when he gave up his responsibility, and the loneliness and loneliness when he lay in the shadow of the fire and said to himself in a slightly melancholy tone, "Last night, I dreamed about Leonard again."
...Slowly, a complex look of longing, admiration, sadness and helplessness appeared in the girl's eyes.
She lowered her head and answered Metien's question softly, with a smile so faint that it was almost invisible: "He is a true knight."
"It's just that I'm very old now."
These two short sentences sketched out the image of an old knight who had gone through many vicissitudes of life in everyone's minds.