Chapter 73 Mark’s Feint
When Charlie was telling everyone about Quidditch tactics, he always used common terms, such as the eagle-head offensive formation and the Bokov decoy technique. Albert only understood it half-understood, and he had the illusion that he was attending an English class in his previous life.
However, the tactic that interested Albert the most was the Transylvanian feint.
The word is still known from Charlie, because he forbade Mark from using the Transylvanian feint in the game.
Albert got the answer by asking Wood beside him.
According to Wood, the Transylvanian feint is actually pretending to prepare to hurt the opponent, such as pretending to hit someone, whether it is punching the opponent in the nose, elbowing the opponent in the chest, or even stabbing the opponent in the eye with a finger. As long as you don't touch the other person, all feints are legal.
The tactic Mark is best at is the Transylvanian feint. Sometimes he will wave a stick and pretend to hit someone, or hit the opponent's chest with his elbow, or even collide with the opponent intimidatingly on a broomstick.
No one knows whether Mark’s next Transylvanian feint will be real or fake. After all, no one wants to get hit head-on, which is more annoying than being targeted by a Bludger.
After all, if you are marked by a Bludger, with the help of your own batters, and if you are marked by Mark, you can only ask for luck.
This puts pressure on opponents who are targeted by Mark.
As for, did you really hit someone?
Of course he will be found guilty of violating the rules. Mark's excuses are always valid. His Transylvania fake failed, and his sincere attitude in admitting his mistake... is strange.
Anyway, he was sentenced to a violation. This situation is not serious. At most, the ball is given to the opponent. The player who received an elbow or a stick is unlucky.
“Is it true or false?” Albert murmured.
"Haha, look, Charlie, Albert also knows the secret of Transylvania's fake moves, why don't you understand? The fake moves must be real and fake, otherwise how can you scare the other party?" Mark did it with his bare hands. Made an exaggerated swing. "Now, when everyone sees me raising the bat, they have to stay away."
"Don't quibble, you know what happened last semester." Charlie warned sternly, "Anyway, you are no longer allowed to use Transylvania fake moves in the game, did you hear that?"
“Okay.” Mark blinked.
“What happened last year?” Albert asked curiously. Several other newcomers pricked up their ears to eavesdrop.
"Last year! Before the game with Slytherin, the two sides had a little conflict outside the field. So, Jack was prevented from participating by the other party, so Mark was on the field..." Danny tried not to laugh. He made a sound, raised his hand and made a swinging motion, and explained in a low voice: "Well, Mark used the Transylvania fake move and knocked Slytherin's Seeker off the field with one stick, even though he kept claiming It was just a tactical mistake on Transylvania's part, but the furious Professor Hooch banned Mark from playing football for a semester."
However, Slytherin eventually lost the game because they had no Seeker.
Later, the Slytherin students labeled Mark as sinister. Gryffindor obviously didn't care about this. They were happy to see Slytherin lose the game, even if the method was a bit disgraceful, but after all, this kind of thing It was the other party who made the first move.
After half an hour of tactical explanation, the regular players returned to the court to practice Charlie's tactics, while Albert and the newcomers continued to fly in circles on their broomsticks.
This time, Fred had to admit that there was indeed something wrong with that broomstick.
Quidditch training lasts until half past ten. There is no way. There are only three training opportunities a week. If you can't seize the time to train well, it will not be easy to win the Quidditch championship.
Of course, strict training is only for official players. Charlie gives the newcomers free and loose training, mainly to cultivate their flying skills and enthusiasm for Quidditch.
Without that enthusiasm, it would be really difficult to get through the tough Quidditch training. After all, whether it rains, snows, or thunders, Quidditch practice will continue.
After the training, everyone gathered in the locker room. Charlie commented on the problems that occurred during the training and recorded the problems. When the next Quidditch training is held, he will specifically train on the shortcomings.
"Albert flies well." Wood glanced at Charlie and said when he took off his protective gear, "He is very suitable to be a seeker."
“Is Charlie going to give up the Seeker position next year?” Jack said exaggeratedly. Of course he knew this was impossible. After all, Charlie was the captain. How could the captain not play?
Several people also agreed with Albert's talent, otherwise Wood would not have said that.
“Your younger brother is not bad either.” Eileen suddenly said, “If we can’t find someone more suitable next year, we can let them take our place.”
"How about letting Albert be the chaser?" Danny suggested, "I think he would be suitable too."
"I think Angelina is good. That girl is more suitable to succeed you." Mario added, "If she can stand out in the selection next year."
Jack said: "As long as she follows us for training, there is no problem."
"Ahem." Charlie coughed, interrupting the discussion, "For some reason, Albert didn't focus on Quidditch. He joined Professor McGonagall's...well, the Transfiguration Club. ."
“Transfiguration Club,” Wood asked with a puzzled look, “What is that?”
“Do you see the transformation today?” Eileen asked.
“No,” Wood replied honestly.
Erin was speechless for a while, then thought for a moment and explained, "You can think of it as a club with a concentration of geniuses who are good at transfiguration."
“Didn’t he just enter school?” Others were a little surprised.
Ok, now everyone can guess Charlie’s good intentions, he is preparing to leave a substitute Seeker for the team.
Although Charlie is a seeker himself, he is about to graduate. After he graduates, if the team cannot find a suitable seeker, won't there be a ready-made substitute?
Although Albert is busy with the Transfiguration Club, if Wood really can't find a good suitor, I believe Professor McGonagall will definitely help persuade Albert to join the Quidditch team. After all, they all know that Professor McGonagall loves Quidditch as much as anyone else.
If Albert knew about it, he would definitely shake his head and curse: Don't worry, when Charlie graduates, there will be a pigfoot named Harry Potter to take over the Seeker position.
(End of this chapter)