The players of Takeishi Junior High School hugged each other happily, enjoying the joy of victory.
In the audience, the spectators left the stadium with a lack of interest. Many of them even cursed as they left. Some of them stayed in the stadium indignantly, cursing at the people from Tokyo University and shouting "Baga" over and over again.
Most of the spectators are local residents of Tokyo. They come to watch the game for fun, but more importantly, to support the local team.
However, the performance of Dongda Affiliated No. 1 Middle School was really disappointing to them. The strong performance during the county competition was not seen in this game at all. The audience was not stupid. The nearly unstoppable Shigong Tianye in the first half was nowhere to be seen in the second half. It was obvious that there was a problem within Dongda Affiliated No. 1 Middle School.
The fans didn't care why they lost the game. They only knew that the coach of the First Middle School affiliated to the University of Tokyo abandoned Shinomiya Tano, which led to the team's loss. Therefore, their anger was directed at the University of Tokyo players and coaches who were still on the court at that time.
Unlike the enthusiastic atmosphere on Takeishi's side, the players from Todai High School became a little withdrawn after being scolded. Their coach hurriedly led the players to pack up their things. They didn't even bother to line up after the game and go through the routine greetings and farewells. They hurriedly left the stadium along the player passage on their side.
The national competition was a knockout tournament, and the schedule was back-to-back matches. After the game ended that day, Takeishi Junior High School did not stay in the stadium. Coach Anzai Masayoshi left the stadium with the players after the game and got on the bus back to the hotel.
On the bus, Anxi Zhengyi did not waste any time and took this opportunity to review today's game with the players.
"Let's review today's game while we have some free time."
“Although we won the game, to be honest, it was not a beautiful win, and our team exposed many problems during the game.”
"But overall we played well today. Every player deserves praise."
Although Takeishi Junior High School eventually won the game, the first half was quite difficult, and Anzai Zhengyi discovered some problems with the team through the first half. As for the second half, there is no value in reviewing it.
"Before the review, I hope you can understand your own position and have a clear understanding of your own strengths."
“Although we have made it to the second round of the national competition, our next opponents will only become more and more difficult to deal with.”
"Let's talk about your problems in the first half first. Actually, in the first half, we had many opportunities to widen the score gap, but you didn't seize them."
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The bus of Takeishi Middle School was driving on the wet road. The summer rain came and went quickly, but the sky was still gray and there was no sign of clearing up.
Anzai Zhengyi's voice echoed in the carriage. Each of Takeishi's team members focused their eyes on Anzai Zhengyi and listened quietly to his lecture.
Even Jinguji Budou was listening attentively at this moment. Although he had many years of basketball experience, in the final analysis, he was at best just a basketball enthusiast who had trained for a few years and watched a few games.
He also needs to listen more and learn more from the review of former national players like Anxi Zhengyi.
After reviewing the game, I gained a lot from martial arts.
After everyone from Takeishi Junior High School arrived at the hotel, Anzai Masayoshi did not let the players leave to rest. Instead, he called everyone into a room and began to arrange the playing method for tomorrow's game.
"Our Takeishi Junior High School has outstanding strengths. The backcourt combination of Mitsui and Takeshi is top-notch even in the entire country. I have no doubt about this."
"But our team also has many problems. We lack the ability to break through the defense. Most of our points are scored by relying on the shooting of the back line. We don't have enough rebounding. These are all hidden dangers for the team."
"Our opponents have never encountered a strong center before. Once they do, it will be a fatal blow to a team like ours."
"So before we meet a strong front line, we need to hone our offensive ability to break through the defense."
"Jinguji Budo, in tomorrow's game, I want you to reduce mid-range shots and try to finish with a breakthrough layup."
"You will be the key to our next game. If you don't have the ability to break through the defense, once we encounter a strong forward line, the team will become quite passive."
In the hotel room, Takeishi's team members were scattered on the bed, on the floor or leaning against the wall, listening to Anzai Zhengyi's instructions. At this time, Takeshi was sitting cross-legged on the bed with Mitsui Shou. When he heard the coach suddenly call on him, Takeshi couldn't help but feel a little confused.
Why did he suddenly change his style of play when he was clearly shooting and scoring well? Compared to breaking through, Wu Dao preferred to finish with shooting, which was not only easy but also elegant. The players that Wu Dao liked the most in the past were also characterized by their gorgeous shooting.
"Coach, why don't you continue to use shooting as a finishing method? During this period of training, I mainly practiced shooting. I didn't practice dribbling and breaking through the ball much."
Wudao knows his own level clearly, and in order to quickly survive in the team, he has invested a lot of time in shooting training. Basic dribbling training can only ensure that Wudao does not make mistakes when advancing with the ball. As for dribbling and breaking through, it is not enough to be the main means of offense for the time being.
"It doesn't matter if you don't practice well. Whether it's a breakthrough or a shot, practice alone is not enough. Actual combat is the best training ground."
"I've studied the two teams in the same group as us. No matter which team advances, it won't pose a threat to us, Takeishi. You have to take this opportunity to hone your breakthrough skills."
“You can’t lead a team by just shooting.”
"Once the team encounters a strong forward player, the team needs you to break through and create opportunities. It doesn't matter if you can't score. You need to seduce the opponent's defense and lead them to foul."
"Although Mitsui Shou can also do this, you know that you have an advantage that Mitsui Shou doesn't have!"
Anzai Masayoshi looked back and forth between Mitsui Hisashi and Takeshi, and then spoke to Takeshi.
"An advantage that Xiao San doesn't have?" Wu Dao is not a fool, of course he knows what advantages he has, height. For a basketball player, there is no talent that is more important than height.
Even if it is a breakthrough, the threat posed by a 170cm player and that posed by a 185cm player are completely different.
Wu Dao, who understood this, nodded slightly to indicate that he understood.
Mitsui Shou, who was beside Wu Dao, was not unhappy because of the decline in his strategic position in the team. Instead, he slapped Wu Dao on the back with joy and said happily:
"Budo, you have to work hard! The coach is giving you a chance to train you!"
"You must work hard and don't let me down!"
"But it doesn't matter if you fail. As long as I'm here, no matter how many goals you lose, I can catch them back!"
Mitsui Shou had a confident smile on his face, and the other senior players of Takeishi also looked at Wudao with smiles on their faces, and they were all happy for Wudao.
Although the other first-year students envied martial arts, they were not jealous. They knew that only by training hard and becoming stronger would they have a chance to stand out and become the main selection.
The team atmosphere of Takeishi Junior High School is quite harmonious.
The short meeting on tactical arrangements did not end until noon. After lunch, Takeishi and his team had nothing to do. Some rested in their rooms, while others released their energy in the hotel gym. Anxi Zhengyi gave the team members full freedom, of course, on the premise that they were not allowed to leave the hotel.
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At night, the night wind blows gently, and fine raindrops float down from the sky, weaving a thin curtain of rain.
In a house in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, a guest came to the home of Shinomiya Tano.
"Hello, is this Shinomiya Tano's home?"
"I'm the head coach of the Yokota Private Middle School basketball team in Kanagawa Prefecture. My name is Shinmura Yincheng."
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