As Lin Fei's cutting skills become more proficient, Coach Wang Min keenly senses the ripe timing and begins to change tactics. The feeding pattern of the shuttlecock expands from stable short shots in the first half to every corner of the entire court. The atmosphere on the court seems to heat up with the rhythm of the training, and the sound of every racket and shuttlecock collision leaves a series of echoes in the air.
Lin Fei's challenge has significantly increased. He must move at a faster speed, perceive the ball's trajectory more keenly, and control the racket face and strength more precisely. He moves like a phantom on the court, stepping forward to the net and then teleporting to the baseline, from left to right. Every step is calculated precisely, leaving no room for error.
In this rapid and precise series of movements, Lin Fei's slice is not only tireless, but also becoming sharper. His drop shot technique has been honed in extreme sports, and each sliced ball is as sharp as a razor, hitting the net front straight and fiercely, then quickly sliding down, making it difficult for the opponent to catch its trajectory. Whether it's speed or accuracy, Lin Fei has shown extraordinary control.
Coach Wang Min's eyes are shining with pride and approval, as he sees Lin Fei's potential gradually transforming into remarkable skills. He is not only coaching an excellent player, but also witnessing the growth of a future champion. Each of Lin Fei's returns seems to silently tell the coach, "I can do it." Every drop of sweat, every breath, signifies his unyielding determination and desire for victory.
As Lin Fei made his final precise cut, Coach Wang Min finally stopped feeding the balls one after another. He turned to Xie Ting, who was concentrating on watching, and with anticipation in his voice, asked, "Have you noticed any differences between his movements and yours in this temporary class?"
Xie Ting nervously rubbed the racket in her hand, lowered her head slightly, and shyly replied, "His movements are too standard, each one is like the depiction in a textbook. I can't be that perfect."
Coach Wang Min fixed his gaze and solemnly said, "You are capable of achieving it. Everyone's limits are not as simple as they imagine. Lin Fei has reached today's level through countless practices and adjustments. Remember, the more excellent the movement, the more carefully it should be observed and learned."
He paused, looked at Lin Fei, then turned to Xie Ting and continued, "The smoothness of Lin Fei's movements comes from his confidence. This confidence comes from continuous practice and trust in his own skills. Xie Ting, this is what you lack. Confidence will make your movements more fluent and your decisions more decisive. Don't be afraid of making mistakes, bravely try, make mistakes, and then learn. That's how you can progress."
Wang Min's words are like a motivating spark, not only for Xie Ting, but also for everyone who hears them. His words echo on the sidelines, allowing every player to feel the importance of perseverance and effort. Xie Ting takes a deep breath, lifts her head, and her eyes sparkle with a new light, as if she has found new motivation and direction from Wang Min's words.
Coach Wang Min's keen eyes fall once again on Lin Fei's racket. Just as Lin Fei is about to hit the ball, he speaks up: " Lin Fei, your slice technique is already very mature, but it can go further. What you need to do is to enhance your subtlety. When you hit the ball, the speed should be fast, using the explosive power of your wrist."
He raised his racket and demonstrated, "Look at how the racket face rotates. At the moment you swing, you should minimize the contact time between the racket face and the shuttlecock's side to create a more deceptive slicing effect. This brief friction makes the shuttlecock's trajectory harder to predict, increasing the secrecy of the attack."
Lin Fei focused on observing Wang Min's wrist movements and racket skills, then earnestly returned to his position, silently digesting the coach's guidance. He swung a few times, feeling the rotation of his wrist and the release of power with each swing. Then he tried to catch the shuttlecock fed by Wang Min again. This time, his movements were more concealed, the swing was faster, and indeed, as Wang Min said, the racket only lightly grazed the shuttlecock for a moment.
Wang Min watched as Lin Fei incorporated this new technique into his own shots, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes. Lin Fei's movements were indeed more subtle, and the shuttlecock's landing points were more varied, exactly the learning outcome he had hoped to see.
At this point, the coach instructed Lin Fei to start smashing. Lin Fei stood firmly in the backcourt, calmly waiting for the coach's feed, and at the moment the shuttlecock descended. Lin Fei stood steadily at the back of the court, with a focused and sharp gaze, like a hawk eyeing its prey.
With a swing of Wang Min's arm, shuttlecocks flew into the air one after another. Lin Fei remained calm, waiting for that moment to come. The shuttlecock fell into his hitting range, and his body quickly reacted, shifting his weight back, his right elbow leading the forearm and wrist, like a crossbow launching, making a crisp sound as the explosive force of the wrist fiercely hit the shuttlecock. The shuttlecock, like a bullet, directly hit the opponent's court, making a loud and intense sound.
However, even though several consecutive smashes could accurately hit the racket face and were fast enough, Lin Fei's brow slightly furrowed. He knew that a successful smash was not just about speed, but also about the quality of the shuttlecock - that heavy sense of power and the pressure it exerted on the opponent without leaving any reaction time.
"Coach, I feel that my kill shots are not stable enough, and I can concentrate more on my strength." Lin Fei reflects on his own shortcomings.
Wang Min nods, he appreciates Lin Fei's pursuit of perfection, "Very good, self-reflection is the first step to progress. Try to involve more of your body at the moment of exertion. Not only the wrist and forearm, but also the power of the shoulders and core should burst out synchronously."
Lin Fei listened to Wang Min's guidance, took a deep breath, and adjusted his posture and mindset. In the following training, whenever he made a kill shot, he tried to coordinate every part of his body, from the pushing force of his feet to the final strike of his wrist, releasing all the power in a single moment.
With this wholehearted dedication, every collision between the racket and the shuttlecock became more powerful, producing a deeper sound, and the speed and penetration of the shuttlecock also increased. Lin Fei felt the improvement in the quality of his kill shots.
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