NABC Chapter 9 Am I the Weak Link?
Chapter 9 Am I the Weak Link?
Du Ze had no idea that he would come into the scouts' sights in this way.
He had already moved to the weak side of the basket.
What are you doing?
Of course, we're just watching the show.
Missouri's first offensive play was undoubtedly tactically designed around Carroll.
Both Taylor and Lyons have some three-point shooting ability. They stand in the corners to create space, while Duze is ready to receive the pass or box out on the weak side of the basket.
Lawrence, as the primary ball handler, controlled the ball at the top line.
Carroll jogged over to help cover for him.
The cover was very good, and it directly caught Dell off guard.
Lawrence easily swerved around it, then slammed on the gas.
John, watching from the stands, continued to comment after seeing this scene: "Look at Carroll's screen, it was done very well. His basketball IQ and attention to detail are outstanding. Putting everything else aside, the quality of this screen alone is extraordinary. His maturity is far superior to other NCAA players."
Lisa was a little confused: "Huh?"
It's just a cover, how can you see so much intricacies?
John smiled slightly: "Actually, many fans think that setting a screen is a very simple thing. It's just about standing there and blocking people for the ball handler. It's as simple as eating and drinking. But many players have been playing basketball for more than ten years and still can't do this well."
Lisa paused for a moment, thought about it carefully, and realized that it did seem to be true.
John continued, "The reason is that the pick-and-roll is not fixed, but dynamic. That is to say, the positions of the ball handler and the screener, or the location where the screen occurs, are always random."
"But as a screener, you need to be in position and form a human wall the exact second the ball handler initiates the attack and the second you move around. Too fast won't work, and too slow won't work either. If you're even a second too late, it's easy to get called for a moving screen. If you're even a second too fast, the ball handler hasn't arrived yet, and the screen hasn't even been set up."
"Too close is no good either; if the blind spot screen doesn't leave a safe distance, a collision is a screen foul. Too far is also no good; leaving a gap for the pursuer to squeeze through effortlessly makes the screen pointless."
Lisa listened and nodded slowly.
John: "Besides that, there are other details that can lead to fouls if the player is not stable in the lower body, moves easily when bumped, extends their arms, sticks out their buttocks, actively exerts force, or extends their legs. So, the seemingly insignificant tactic of setting a screen actually tests a player's ability to read the game, which is a reflection of their basketball IQ."
Lisa nodded frequently, having already grasped the essence of the ever-changing dynamics on the field.
of course.
John had something else to say: actually, setting a screen requires not only the screener's sense of positioning, but also the ball handler's tacit cooperation.
Naturally, a good screener will give the ball handler a very comfortable space, which is the main premise.
At the same time, the next step after the cover is also a standard for measuring whether the cover was successful.
Carroll, on the other hand, clearly did a very good job.
After the cover ended, he quickly moved down the slope.
Lawrence delivered a perfectly timed bounce pass, and the ball slipped through the gap.
Carroll received the ball easily and drove straight to the basket.
That's right.
A successful pick-and-roll created a great offensive opportunity for him.
That's the significance of running around setting screens and cover.
Cornell's defenses tightened hastily.
Ford, being the closest, naturally moved over immediately, building a high wall under the basket.
But Carroll was indeed tough, managing to go right up against the Ford.
Despite the intense competition, especially against a 213cm giant, the result was slightly less than ideal.
It's locked!
Meanwhile, Du Ze, on the other side of the basket, finally made a move.
He became entangled with Whitman, who had been backfilled.
However, the difference in their physical strength and core power was like heaven and earth. Du Ze simply bent his arm and pushed, and it felt like he had squeezed a piece of gummy candy. Whitman's feet immediately floated up.
How can I describe that feeling of floating?
Hmm... like a wooden raft on a river, rising and falling with the waves.
Yes, that's exactly the feeling.
When the human body is in an unstable standing position, it is unable to exert force because it cannot find a point of leverage.
and so.
Du Ze was not disturbed at all and easily completed the jump, touching the falling ball.
And at the moment he touched the ball.
Suddenly, a strange feeling arose; the ball instantly became lighter, and his fingertips seemed to possess a magical power, able to firmly hold onto it. He truly understood what it meant to have everything under control.
Is this what they call the "Rebound Iron Claw Hand"?
It really works!
This grip allowed him to effortlessly grab the ball with one hand and slam it into the basket.
boom!
2 points deducted.
The deafening cheers from the crowd instantly engulfed the entire stadium.
Well, the competition... seems pretty good, not as bad as I imagined, but of course, not as difficult either.
Du Ze thought to himself.
In the eyes of the audience, Du Ze simply picked up a rebound under the basket and then dunked it, nothing more.
Missouri scores on opening day.
Carroll calmly directed the retreat.
From the stands, Lisa watched Du Ze move and couldn't help but narrow her eyes: "This Du Ze, he jumps so high! It's rare to see someone of Asian descent with such explosive power..."
John turned his head and asked casually, "Anything else?"
Lisa thought for a moment: "He's also very competitive."
John nodded slightly and smiled again: "You've observed very carefully. Whitman couldn't even jump when he was up against him. Duze's physical strength and ability to fight are indeed impressive."
"However, after two seasons, he still hasn't made it onto our scouting list, so there must be some flaws we can't see. We need to take another look."
NBA scouts routinely write down every player with potential in their notes.
However, Du Ze, a sophomore this year, has been playing for two years, yet he is not on the memo list. This can only mean one thing: Du Ze has a flaw, and a huge one at that.
Otherwise, with Du Ze's physical strength and jumping ability, it's impossible that he couldn't even get into the memo.
On the field.
They have switched to offense.
After bringing the ball across half-court, Dell did not make any rash moves.
Instead, they waited where they were.
Duze arrived near the free-throw line early and saw Dell stop the ball, while the rest of the Cornell University team remained unmoved. He paused for a moment.
It wasn't until Ford walked into the paint shop that the others finally started running.
Du Ze instantly realized that Cornell University's first offensive move was designed to target him...
Ha, so they're treating him as a weak link?
After realizing the truth, Du Ze was both amused and exasperated. Did he really look like such an easy target? Could he be so easily manipulated?
However, upon closer reflection, it seems that Missouri's weakness really is him.
At least for Cornell, his height and size make him a clear weakness at center, a point that can be exploited.
After all, Ford is 213cm tall and has a good mid-range game. Beating someone who is 203cm tall would be a piece of cake for him. The two are not even in the same size.
Moreover, the direction in which Cornell University launched this offensive tactic was actually quite deliberate.
They are an outside-oriented team, but if they want to create space, they need to establish their advantage inside first.
Once the inside players gain an advantage, they can attract double teams, which opens up space for the outside players.
But am I really a soft persimmon that can be squeezed at will?
Du Ze asked himself this question, and the more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt.
OK OK.
Do you look down on me that much?
Then I'll show you just how hard 304 stainless steel is, and whether it can break your foot.