While Liu Ming was deep in thought, Tomoka and the others had already finished their warm-up exercises.
Before long, they gathered in front of Liu Ming again.
"Two people per group. First, dribble in place for ten minutes, then dribble while walking for ten minutes, and finally, dribble while running for ten minutes."
Liu Ming began to explain some simple training plans, which were common methods for beginners.
As for how he knew, of course, he found them online.
After all, it wasn't some kind of secret.
However, just as everyone was about to start, he singled out Kanna.
Although Tomoka and the others were a bit puzzled, they didn't ask any questions.
Liu Ming was their coach now, and a coach they all recognized. They just needed to faithfully execute the training plan; other matters were up to the coach.
Kanna stood there blankly, looking at Liu Ming in confusion.
Liu Ming took two basketballs and led her to one of the basketball hoops.
When Tohru learned to cook with him, she could mimic things perfectly after just one look. He wondered if Kanna could do the same.
However, to avoid causing too much of a stir, Liu Ming thought it would be better to start with ordinary teaching.
"Xiao Kanna is so lucky, to get Big Brother's personal guidance," Maho said enviously while dribbling the ball.
"Yes, Hinata also really wants Big Brother's guidance," Hinata said with a smile.
"Hehe, Hinata, just go ask Big Brother later. You're so cute, Big Brother definitely won't refuse," Miyu encouraged, chuckling.
"Really?" The naive Hinata actually believed her, looking eager to try.
"Hinata, don't go bother Big Brother. What we're doing right now is Big Brother's training plan, isn't it? Big Brother specifically guiding Kanna must be for a reason."
Although Tomoka was also very envious, for the sake of the entire team, she still chose to speak up and stop Hinata. She was afraid that Hinata would really go and disturb Liu Ming.
"Oh, Hinata understands." Hinata didn't insist.
On the other side.
Liu Ming handed a basketball to Kanna, and then he started dribbling his own basketball.
"Kanna, watch me, and then imitate my movements."
"Mm." Kanna's eyes immediately became serious, and she also gently dribbled the basketball.
Although it was her first time dribbling, Kanna had no problems at all; in fact, she didn't show any signs of being a beginner.
Seeing this, Liu Ming's lips curved into a slight smile.
Then, he started to speed up.
Kanna also sped up.
"Hehe," Liu Ming chuckled, and then started dribbling with both hands.
When Kanna saw this, she also switched hands while dribbling.
Seeing this, Liu Ming also got excited and began to demonstrate various techniques one by one.
He was having fun, but he startled the others who were dribbling.
If they remembered correctly, Kanna was only in the second grade, wasn't she? How could her basketball skills be so amazing? It felt like she could even rival Tomoka.
However, this gave them even more confidence. With an extra expert, their chances of winning the game greatly increased.
At the same time, Kanna's presence also ignited their fighting spirit.
If even their junior was so strong, what excuse did they, the seniors, have not to work hard?
Liu Ming hadn't expected that his unintentional arrangement would lead to such a situation.
However, he was happy to see it.
It was just that during the passing practice, a small problem arose.
Airi, the tallest one, was actually afraid to catch the ball.
This wouldn't do.
Airi was his designated ace center. As a center, she needed to have the courage to hold her ground, and being so timid wouldn't work.
"Airi, come here for a moment," Liu Ming called out.
"Big Brother," Tomoka looked at Liu Ming worriedly, afraid he would scold Airi.
When Airi came closer, Liu Ming asked gently, "You seem very afraid of basketball, can you tell me why?"
Airi lowered her head, still not daring to look at Liu Ming.
Liu Ming scratched his head helplessly and could only continue, "You know, with your height, I had already planned for you to be the center. A center is…"
But before he could finish, Airi started to cry.
Airi's crying attracted everyone's attention.
Maho and the others immediately ran over.
"Xiao Ming Ge, you're too much, bullying Airi!" Miyu, who had the best relationship with Liu Ming, was the first to speak.
"Thwack." Liu Ming didn't say anything, just gave her a chop to the hand directly. This was almost becoming his go-to punishment method.
Miyu immediately squatted on the ground, holding her head.
"Am I that kind of person?" Liu Ming glared at her, annoyed.
"But Airi is clearly crying." Miyu said this also to ask for Tomoka and the others.
Having spent so much time with Liu Ming, she, of course, knew that Liu Ming wasn't that kind of person.
But she was afraid Tomoka and the others didn't know. By asking the question, they could clear up the misunderstanding after hearing Liu Ming's explanation.
However, she seemed to have overthought it a bit.
Although Tomoka and the others hadn't known Liu Ming for long, after tasting his cooking and feeling the sincerity in it, they generally understood what kind of person Liu Ming was.
Moreover, they had spent quite some time with Liu Ming, so they didn't doubt him.
Liu Ming was also a bit confused about this problem.
At this moment, Airi also spoke. She said sadly, "Waaah~~ I really am a big woman, not cute at all."
Hearing this, Liu Ming remembered that Airi seemed to really dislike her height.
Saki quietly walked to Liu Ming's side and whispered, "Big Brother, Airi is very self-conscious about her height. Whenever her height is mentioned in front of her, she becomes like this."
"Mm," Liu Ming softly responded.
"Big Brother, could you please tell Airi, 'You don't know she was born in April'?" Saki continued.
Liu Ming raised his eyebrows and asked curiously, "That works? Don't you think that reason is really fake?"
"Of course, we've always used this method to coax Aili, and it's quite effective." Saki nodded seriously.
Liu Ming, however, shook his head. "Your method only treats the symptoms, not the root cause. Since we already know the reason, leave the rest to me. After all, I'm your coach now, so I should do my part."
Saki looked at Liu Ming in surprise, not understanding where his confidence came from.
Liu Ming winked at her and smiled mysteriously.