Chapter 7: 1.6 Times Bonus
As he adapted to the intensity of training, he sometimes even took the initiative to go to the stadium to practice shooting outside of the training sessions arranged by the coaching staff
Li Ao was very pleased, on one hand because he received recognition, and on the other hand, because he finally received the notification that he had completed the training successfully
When reaching the second target, I failed again and had to start from hitting 50 mid-range shots in 120 seconds
As time passes day by day, we have arrived at mid-September
There is no deadline for the task. If all 3 task objectives are not completed on the same day, the task progress will be reset. The task objectives must be completed consecutively, and any failure to achieve an objective will reset the task progress
Beautiful, Leo, you have done an excellent job, and you can now consistently hit 6 balls at every point!
Jack replied, "In principle, that is the case"
As the system prompts arrived, Li Ao's fatigue after intense exercise began to dissipate, and the discomfort in his muscles, soreness, and breathing quickly alleviated. Although not completely eliminated, the improvement was very noticeable
He hurried to the commercial district, which was already shrouded in darkness.
As he was getting dressed and preparing to go home, he remembered that he had not yet utilized the 'Physical Therapy' function today
Fortunately, there are numerous shops surrounding the large Memorial Stadium, and he left the stadium to find a fast-food restaurant, where he ate three hamburgers before his hunger was alleviated
There is still room for improvement
Although the White Mamba was the first to take the initiative to speak to him, the relationship... A gentleman's friendship is as insipid as water
Training Mode: Team training schedule
The host consumes 100 achievement points, using the body therapy function, recovering...
For some small-time thugs, Chinese and Chinese international students are merely sources of income
I am very hungry
Yesterday, he utilized the physical therapy function and also received professional therapy. The effects of both treatments combined, and this morning when he got up, he no longer experienced the discomfort he had felt the day after training for the past month. After getting up, he even engaged in a long-awaited morning exercise session
In his free time, he often went out to hang out with Liam, frequently encountering those who were oblivious, which would lead to fights
But the reality is that he is not capable. If he had the talent of Brandon Granville from the Fine Arts Department, even if he were in the Computer Science Department, the school team would arrange for him to participate in competitions
He has become much more composed regarding these matters. From the initial feelings of discontent, he now, although still eager to prove himself, is able to face setbacks with greater calmness
Brown looked at the intensely practicing Li Ao and said to Henry Bibby beside him, "I didn't expect Leo to be truly talented. Xavier mentioned that his progress is much faster than anticipated. You have struck gold this time."
However, this time, he took the initiative to contact Henry Bibby to request additional practice
Li Ao's body trembled at once
The host can consume 100 achievement points to utilize the body's therapeutic function
He no longer knows how many meals he owes the assistant aunt. From Friday to Sunday afternoon, training ends early, so making dinner is not a problem. However, from Monday to Thursday, he can only leave it unpaid.
Another two weeks have passed, and on September 28, as expected, the School of Social Work, led by the White Mamba, Brian Scalabrine, achieved a significant victory over the School of Architecture, led by Tre Pagniere, winning the campus basketball championship for the second consecutive year
Congratulations to the host for receiving a training reward: 100 achievement points
Over the past month, his mid-range shooting training has primarily focused on familiarizing himself with shooting angles, adjusting his power, and the connection between receiving the ball and jumping
It is more difficult than he imagined! Currently, he does not have the ability to consistently achieve a 70% hit rate in completing a set of 50 shots, unless he is extremely lucky
However, this is limited to stationary catch-and-shoot jump shots
The male and female members of the basketball club, whether ordinary members or key players and substitutes, have all been arranged to represent their respective departments in the intra-school competition
Xavier-Johnson smiled and said, "Of course, I have confidence in you"
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Just as he was feeling excited about this, a strong wave of hunger struck him
With the conclusion of the intra-school basketball tournament, the selection process for the official roster of the Trojans team is about to commence
Training content: Fundamentals of mid-range shooting
Returning and - the book is only halfway done, so let's not think about this for now. The task can be accepted for the time being; after all, if it cannot be completed, it will just reset. If there is time, I will try it, considering it as training
He came to the bathroom and took a quick shower, planning to wash properly when he got home
A thought arises, resulting in a deduction of 100 achievement points
After a set of shooting drills, Li Ao made 33 out of 50 shots, and Xavier Johnson did not hold back in his praise.
The first goal is already quite difficult for him, the second goal is directly beyond his current capabilities, and the third goal... He hasn't even started practicing in this regard
After taking the bus home, it was already 8:30. However, shortly after arriving home, he was called over by Vivian, and the therapist Jack soon arrived at their place to provide home service
However, upon seeing the training task, he calmed down
Mid-range stationary catch-and-shoot (Level 1): Requires 100 achievement points to unlock. If the training task is completed in one go, 50 achievement points will be refunded.
Henry Bibby grunted in response: "But he has only been involved with basketball for a short time; even if he improves significantly, he is still quite weak"
He was thinking that next time he used the physical therapy function of the machine, he should prepare some food
Completion Status: Exceeded the training schedule set by the coaching staff
The 20% bonus from DeRozan's mid-range shooting action package, the 20% bonus from the training method, and an additional 20% bonus from the training tasks result in a cumulative bonus effect of 60%
He knows that Xavier Johnson said this merely as a way of encouragement typical of Americans, intending to motivate him, and does not genuinely believe that he can make the 18-man roster
The initial stage of his basketball career was completely different from the grand and magnificent vision he had imagined at the beginning
At this time, Xavier Johnson has arrived, temporarily setting aside this training task to begin his regular shooting practice
At this moment, another system notification arrived
However, he still replied, "I am a genius, and I will definitely make the final list"
After more than a month of psychological training, he has gained a very open perspective in this regard
However, at this moment, his training has progressed to the point of practicing stationary catch-and-shoot after moving with the ball, and he has devoted himself to the training with even greater enthusiasm
Training score: Pass
The therapist Vivian brought in provided him with significant assistance, as the professionals and specialized equipment greatly shortened the time required for his physical recovery. This resulted in a more intensive training schedule arranged by the coaching staff, aimed at reinforcing his fundamental basketball skills
Today is September 29, and he has been a member of the Trojans team for over a month.
After school in the afternoon, he arrived at the Memorial Stadium. Before Xavier-Johnson arrived, he spent 100 achievement points attempting a task, and only in the 4th group did he manage to make 50 mid-range shots within 120 seconds
The on-campus basketball tournament for the fall semester at the University of Southern California has commenced
Li Ao attended classes and training day after day, occasionally going to watch the basketball games on campus with Vivian or Liam, cheering for his teammates with whom he had a good relationship
After finishing, Li Ao, sprawled on the massage table, asked Jack, who was tidying up the equipment: "Working overtime late at night, aren't you supposed to not accept overtime?"
After eating another hamburger, he stopped only when he was about 80% full
After the massage provided some relief, Xavier Johnson left first
Next to the option is a stick figure that is continuously performing actions, which are indeed his training movements
He does not know what effect "physical therapy" actually has, the option button is lit, and it does not say to use it immediately. He plans to wait until there is no one around to try it, and he is also unsure of what kind of effect it will have... What if it is as troublesome as a real therapeutic massage...
In the basketball team, at first, his teammates were concerned about his past 'violent behavior', but as they got to know him better, they became less concerned. Compared to the classmates in the same classroom, the people here are actually not that bothered by this matter; in the eyes of others, they are also potential aggressors.
12 main players + 6 substitutes, this is the standard configuration for NCAA basketball teams. In mid-October, each team can submit a roster of up to 18 players to the NCAA, and only those players who have been approved through the application process will be eligible to participate in the new season's games
Within 120 seconds, 50 shots must be made from the designated shooting spot; 5 standard angles from the free throw line, with 10 shots from each position, requiring an overall shooting percentage of 70%; alternating shots from the 5 standard angles, accumulating 10 attempts, with a required overall shooting percentage of 50%
In different environments, the impact of the same event can vary significantly
Finally, after a month of diligent practice, my mid-range shooting has made significant progress. From previously being able to only throw blindly, I now truly have a grasp of shooting. Although my accuracy is not high, this represents a qualitative change; in the past, I would simply shoot and leave it to chance.
Once again, it was a refreshing session of physical therapy
Li Ao does not train on Thursdays, as he usually practices continuously from Monday to Wednesday, and also trains continuously on Friday and Saturday. Occasionally, he may skip training on Tuesday, but he will make up for it with half a day's training on the weekend
Dinner should not be too heavy, as it affects sleep
However, each time he trained, he gritted his teeth and persevered, almost exceeding the arrangements set by the coaching team in every training session
This team captain has a good relationship with everyone, possesses strong leadership skills, and is quite capable, embodying the qualities of a standard team leader. However, his leadership style does not involve mingling with everyone as peers; rather, it has a sense of being a 'patriarch.' He tends to 'educate' others, which has resulted in not being particularly close with each teammate.
Hungry
Over the course of more than a month, Li Ao's mindset has gradually changed
Today is Wednesday. When Li Ao came for training this afternoon, it was already 4 o'clock. Now it is already past 7 o'clock, and it has become dark.
This is his first desire to participate in the match
After joining the basketball team, he learned that the 175 cm point guard from the art department who had once dominated him and Liam was actually the star point guard of the school team. Last season, he averaged 10.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 5.5 assists during the NCAA regional phase, placing him at a first-class level among college point guards nationwide, and this year his skills have further improved
Xavier Johnson, as usual, helped Li Ao with a shoulder massage to relax, saying: "The team selection will begin on Saturday, and it might be a bit challenging to secure a spot in the 12-player main roster, but you can strive to make it into the 18-player squad"
The ones who are the happiest about him running to the Memorial Stadium to train whenever he has free time are undoubtedly Dean Teng and Director Tu.
In addition to the White Mamba, the School of Social Work also has Sam Clancy, who was the 49th high school student in the United States at that time
Upon completing the training tasks, engaging in mid-range targeted shooting on the same day will yield an additional 20% training results
Xavier Johnson, who was called in temporarily, was inspired by his enthusiasm and became fully engaged in providing guidance
The consumption of 100 achievement points, if one can complete the training at a satisfactory level, will yield exactly 100 achievement points, making it less painful to use them.
The reasons for persisting, aside from the desire to prove oneself, also include the visible improvement in his fundamental skills in both mid-range shooting and defense as the number of training sessions increases
He no longer has so much free time, which greatly reduces the possibility of fighting
Gradually, he became familiar with the team's star point guard, Brandon Granville, and the star center, Costa Charles, among others
Li Ao understood that principles, like bottom lines, are subject to fluctuation
Congratulations to the host for completing the mid-range catch-and-shoot training method accumulation, assessment level: Level 1, bonus effect: 20% training results for catch-and-shoot training
Every time I go to the stadium, it is all about training, training, and more training, and it consists of the most tedious and torturous fundamental skills
Moreover, he has observed the mid-range shooting training of the White Mamba, where he maintains a shooting percentage of over 80% while receiving the ball and shooting from various positions.
The screen switched, arriving at the training mode interface, and finally there is an option in the previously empty training task section
Of course, some people are even more displeased with him because of this
For more than a month, he has maintained a training schedule of 5 sessions per week, and in the past two weeks, he has fully utilized both Saturday morning and afternoon. Now he has 2,250 achievement points and has immediately decided to 'splurge' a little.
Apart from Li Ao, when he asked Henry Bibby why he was not arranged to participate in the competition, the latter replied, "Your department can't even compete with the Fine Arts Department."
His diligent training attitude has led to a change in the attitude of many teammates, such as Trepagniere
The mid-range spot shooting training task has been initiated
Li Ao was training when Brown and Henry Bibby came over to watch.