Chapter 238: Chapter 238 : Training Camp (3)
Because, when watching the match before, everyone had noticed some deficiencies in Tsukishima's blocking at the net.
But until then, Tsukishima hadn't actively tried to correct his own problems.
At that time, it was clear to everyone that he wasn't very passionate about volleyball.
However, the day after that match, no one knows exactly what his brother said to him.
Moreover, after arriving at Shinzen, Yamaguchi seemed to have had some kind of strange exchange with Tsukishima.
Now, everyone can see it.
Tsukishima's enthusiasm has clearly been activated.
He arrives at the gym early every morning, and after training ends in the evening, he waits for "others".
He's taken the initiative to come to the second gym and discuss his shortcomings in blocking and spiking with everyone.
Meanwhile, Kageyama and Hinata seem to be practicing a new combination recently.
In past matches, their fast attack was especially sharp when first introduced.
But over time, opponents gradually adjusted and recognized their tactic.
And when that happens, the two tend to enter a slump of relative fatigue.
Hinata is desperate to overcome this weakness, so he's been constantly pulling Kageyama to practice quick sets with him.
At first, Kageyama didn't think much of it, but lately he's been getting annoyed from being pestered so much.
So he had no choice but to accompany him to practice.
But after practicing for a while, Kageyama found himself gradually getting immersed in it too.
Now, the two of them meet up whenever they have time to discuss ways to improve their quick attack.
However, their progress so far hasn't been entirely satisfactory.
Nishinoya has also been continuously practicing his receives and passes, which he's never been particularly skilled at.
According to him, whenever he receives a serve, he always subconsciously uses his lower hand—regardless of what kind of ball it is.
Even for balls that shouldn't be received that way, he instinctively uses an underhand pass.
Like the opponent's float serves!
The best way to receive a float serve is to step forward and use an overhand pass.
In previous games, Nishinoya would mostly rely on his reliable lower hand to receive floaters.
But while that can work, it often results in problems like inaccurate passing positions.
So now, he's trying to correct that flaw.
And Tanaka, Asahi… everyone is using this training period to address their individual weaknesses...
Bang!
A powerful spike shot out from the left wing of the court!
But Tsukishima, who had jumped up to block at the net, accurately predicted the trajectory and shifted his arm to the left!!
Smack!
Bokuto's spike landed directly on Tsukishima's arm!!
"Ahh—!"
Bokuto, who had just landed from the spike, clenched his fist in regret.
"Tsukishima, you timed that perfectly this time!"
"This is the first time I've seen you block one of Bokuto-san's spikes..."
Tsukishima pushed up his glasses with a mildly exasperated expression.
"Do you really need to sound so surprised?"
Akaashi quietly muttered from the side in warning:
"Senior Bokuto's about to throw tantrum again..."
"Ahhh—!"
"I am not!!"
...
And so, through everyone's continuous communication and steady progress...
Before anyone realized it, two weeks had flown by.
Soon, it was the final day of training.
Creak!
With the blow of a whistle, the training match between Karasuno and Shinzen came to an end.
In the match just now, after a hard-fought battle, Karasuno managed to narrowly claim victory over Shinzen...
"That set just now was still a bit too fast!"
"What! If I slowed it down, I wouldn't have been able to get it to you in time!"
"Akira, was there anything wrong with that spike I just hit?"
"Hmm... When you draw your arm back, your movement is still pretty stiff."
"If you do that, the opponent can easily read your intention to spike."
"Try relaxing your arm!"
"Yes!! Got it!"
"Thank you, senpai!"
"Haha... You don't need to thank me every single time!"
...
Discussions like these followed every match.
Everyone was like a hungry sponge, constantly absorbing all the knowledge around them.
Even the rest breaks between games were precious moments for learning and reflection.
Once someone recognized a flaw in their performance, they'd immediately work to improve it in the next match.
And if the fix didn't work, they'd continue exploring and analyzing afterward.
And in this way, the cycle continued—learning, adjusting, progressing...
"Let's go, let's go!"
"This is the last one!!"
Nekoma's coach, Yasufumi Nekomata, stood at the sideline, waving his hand and shouting enthusiastically:
"Once this match ends, it's lunchtime!"
"Yes!!"
Karasuno's final match was against Fukurōdani!!
During the game, Coach Ukai kept rotating players and changing formations on the court.
He was trying to uncover more versatile tactics and combinations.
Every player on the court was fiercely competing, using every moment to find their own opportunities to grow!
...
Bang!
At last, with the resounding impact of a final spike...
Karasuno clinched the victory!!
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