The template of Madoka Kaname: I rose from adversity to the summit.

Chapter 76 Crossing Skill Acquired (Fifth Update)

"What kind of player is Yuan?"

Vardy said with a hint of admiration, "He's a very passionate young man. He always gives his all in training, as if he never gets tired."

He paused, then suddenly smiled with satisfaction: "We are very fortunate to have welcomed a good comrade-in-arms."

"That's really high praise." The reporter turned to Mahrez, "What do you think?"

Mahrez is very conscious of his image and puts on a serious, professional face.

"Yuan is a very talented player, and his ability is on par with mine. I welcome his arrival."

"Oh? So, specifically, who's stronger?"

"Hmm—it's hard to say. Yuan has great potential but lacks experience. At this stage, I'm probably a bit stronger." Mahrez believed he had given a very fair assessment.

Other players also gave individual interviews and were asked this question.

As a surprise signing for Leicester City in the winter transfer window, Yuan Meng's performance has undoubtedly been outstanding, making him a hot topic for a time.

Some say he's arrogant, some say he's humble, some say he's hardworking, and some say he's overrated. In short, he's a mysterious figure.

Meanwhile, this mysterious and controversial figure is making a major decision in the locker room.

For the first bite of pizza, should you eat the Italian sausage first, or the meat supreme first?

As for the Margherita flavor, there's too much cheese, making it very different from the original Italian version. It's like adding too much sugar to scrambled eggs with tomatoes, resulting in a strange taste.

Even a dog wouldn't eat that!

Ranieri turned to Yuan Meng and said, "Stop worrying about it. It's been five minutes already. It'll get cold if we wait any longer."

Yuan Meng extended her right hand, signaling Ranieri to be quiet, as it would affect his judgment.

He scored a goal and provided an assist in this game, so he should reward himself. The first bite of food is sacred and can eliminate all fatigue.

"I'll choose the Italian sausage!"

Yuan Meng made her decision. One bite revealed the meat's rich juices, perfect balance of saltiness and savory flavor, and a subtle hint of spices.

Before long, the whole pizza was gone.

Everyone around was stunned. That was a 12-inch pizza, with 2200-2600 calories, and it was gone just like that?

After a wonderful night, Yuan Meng was full of energy, with only a slight soreness lingering in his body.

I almost forgot something important.

Yuan Meng's consciousness sank into the system.

[The Road to Victory]

[Three-game winning streak achieved, rewards being distributed —]

Please select one "Madoka" skill to learn.

Yuan Meng's long-awaited crossing skill is finally coming!

After searching for a while, I realized I'd forgotten something important: Madoka Kaname can't cross with his right foot.

Okay, I can't say I can't do it, but it's not really a skill. It's probably not even as good as Yuan Meng's own right-footed cross, which at least has more power and faster speed.

Yuan Meng searched the skill pool for a long time before finally finding a barely acceptable alternative.

[Outside of the foot cross (left foot only)]

This is the struggle of the crippled warrior, the indomitable resistance of a fighter.

So what if you can't use your right foot? A winger still needs to be able to cross!

It's it!

[Reflecting on this —]

An image flashed in Yuan Meng's mind: a figure in red running wildly, with Yuan Shen dribbling the ball on the right wing.

The time to cross has come; once the ball is passed, it will be a one-on-one opportunity!

However, Yuan Shen couldn't use his right foot. At this moment, he flicked his left foot like a blade, and the ball drew an outward arc, bypassing the unresponsive center-back and slowing down right next to the center forward.

This is a cross with the outside of the foot, the kick is concealed, the arc is low and flat, making it difficult to predict the ball's trajectory.

It's worth noting that for a right winger, the outside of the left foot cannot completely replace a normal right-footed cross.

Both players have similar ball trajectories, going around the center-backs to reach the offside-beating striker.

But there is one crucial difference – the curve.

A right-footed cross allows for better control of the ball, easily creating a noticeable arc that makes it easier for players in the penalty area to head the ball.

The left outside of the foot looks straight, but drops more suddenly, especially at the end of the spin. It can suddenly hit the ground and change the trajectory, which can sometimes be disadvantageous for the center forward to control the ball. It is a double-edged sword.

Specifically, refer to De Bruyne's outside-of-the-foot shot: a low, flat ball suddenly dips and hits the ground, curving around the defense.

Cross with the outside of the foot

[Proficiency: 30 (Beginner)]

Yuan Meng felt a little embarrassed. He hadn't practiced the outside of his left foot before, so it seemed he would have to work on improving his proficiency again.

Before that, we need to find a able-bodied man.

Bill Ward Training Base.

"Vardy, big brother Vardy, come practice with me!"

Vardy felt a little nauseous; the 184cm tall, strong young man's coquettishness was surprisingly powerful.

Unable to withstand Yuan Meng's persistent pestering, he reluctantly agreed: "Alright, the extra practice can't exceed one hour."

"No problem, an hour is fine too."

Yuan's dream was simple: first, lure people over, since Vardy wasn't wearing a watch anyway.

The stadium was rather deserted after training; the temperature in England in February had not yet risen.

Yuan Meng, however, found it quite enjoyable. He had long since adapted to the cold climate in Germany and preferred the tranquility of the open grasslands.

"Let's get started, there's more physical therapy later," Vardy's voice came through.

Yuan Meng nodded and positioned the training dummy, placing it slightly outside the arc.

Vardy needs to start from a greater distance, making forward runs behind the dummy, while Yuan Meng is positioned on the right wing, practicing crosses while moving.

Swish!

The ball traced a slight arc and bounced irregularly after hitting the ground.

Vardy immediately yelled, "No, too slow! I'm offside!"

Yuan Meng raised her hand to indicate her mistake; her kick was not smooth enough, and she had not yet adapted to the rhythm of crossing with her left foot.

"One more time!"

Swish!

The timing of the shot was perfect, but the trajectory of the ball... well, let's just say it was a mixed bag.

The ball landed limply in front of the training dummy. If it were a real person, they would have cleared it with a kick, and it might have even turned into a counter-attack.

"Why don't you practice with your right foot?" Vardy asked, puzzled. "Your right-footed passes are pretty good; you just need to practice the curve. Why switch to your left foot?"

Yuan Meng didn't answer, but said apologetically, "Let's do it again!"

boom!

The dummy's head was struck hard by the ball, and it fell to the ground and lay dormant.

Vardy rubbed his forehead: "This level of precision is completely unusable!"

Cross with the outside of the foot

[Proficiency: 30→35 (Beginner)]

"Sorry, can I try again?"

Yuan Meng was not discouraged and continued to practice with Vardy.

Through repeated mistakes, Yuan Meng's kicks gradually became smoother.

As evening approached, the sunlight faded.

Vardy had already left, and Yuan Meng sat on the bench deep in thought.

Why are stars like Quaresma and De Bruyne able to control their outside-of-the-foot passes so well?

With her doubts, Yuan Meng found Ranieri and obtained the key item—a videotape.

Before leaving, Ranieri instructed, "Don't be obsessed with the outside of your foot. It can only be used as a surprise weapon, not as a substitute for crossing from the inside."

In her apartment in Belgrave, Yuan Meng lay on the sofa enjoying a massage while Quaresma's video played on the television.

The picture was a bit blurry, so Yuan Meng kept rewinding and replaying it, carefully analyzing every movement Quaresma made before and after touching the ball.

Very precise touch, very fast leg swing.

It seems there's more than that.

As she watched, Yuan Meng drifted off to sleep.

In the blink of an eye, a week has passed.

The repetitive training is about to end, and next we will face Manchester United, one of the BIG6, at home.

Yuan Meng sighed as she looked at her proficiency level. Had she still failed to catch up?

Cross with the outside of the foot

[Proficiency: 88 (Beginner)]

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