章 49: EARLY MORNING TRAINING
It has been a week since Liam decided to join our basketball team and I have to admit he's really amazing, he has been improving at a shocking rate and is now being coached by Yukio on how to play his role as Centre. I'm honestly glad that he's on our team, his input will give Yukio the opportunity to play an entirely different position said Nanaho to herself.
Come on Liam, get lower than that, I know that you are pretty strong, however a lot of strong centers are in the tournament so you need to learn how to use all of your strength when you post up in order to gain the edge. Let me demonstrate once more here said Yukio as he passed the ball to Liam.
Takahiro mark me. Right said Takahiro as he fights Yukio for better positioning in the paint.
Pass the ball where I ask you to Liam!! Shouted Yukio as Liam passes the basketball to Yukio. As Yukio catches the basketball
he bounces it on the floor, spins off of Takahiro and shoots a Layup that swishes.
You see how effective I was, imagine if you execute this exactly as I did how impossible it would be to guard you. Using your full strength which is bending more against a weaker defender will give you the opportunity to score much easier baskets because they'll have to get extremely low to try and guard you, making it easy for you to get by them and scoring an uncontested shot in the post.
On the other hand , against stronger and more experienced players they will know that you know what you are doing if you utilize your full potential when you post up so they won't take any chances they get to steal the ball. I understand, I just need to lower my hips right? Asked Liam.
Yes, let's try it once more, pass him the ball Takahiro. Takahiro passes the ball to Liam as he was guarded by Yukio who was weaker and shorter than him. I can't move him he's too strong said Liam to himself. No focus just bend your hips he said to himself as he lowered his body maximizing his strength and pounded Yukio towards the rim, he then spins off Yukio and dunks the basketball.
Now that's what I'm talking about, you see pretty simple right? Asked Yukio. I had to change up their training a bit because I saw some areas where they lack in, Yukio, Liam and Takahiro are training together, they are both aiding in Liam's training to become our Center whilst working on their midrange game.
Yukio is also working on his outside game because he won't be playing in the post, I'm thinking about making him a power forward. The starting five would be Hayato as point guard, Tetsuo as shooting guard, Takahiro as small forward, Yukio as power forward and Liam as Center, that's not a bad lineup at all said Nanaho to herself.
Tetsuo and Shino are currently training together with Tetsuo teaching him how to shoot better while he works on his own training routine. Noboru is still doing stamina training, however, after he's done Tetsuo teaches him how to shoot.
Hayato is working on refining his dribbling and ball handling skills and also his finishing around the rim. It was smart of Hayato when he suggested morning training the other day, they get to put in a lot of work and more time working on their game, I believe that this time for sure we can make it to the inter high.
Okay, everyone we will be switching from individual skill development training, we will be practicing as a team now .Shino, go ahead and call Noboru for me, I'm sure that he must be really tired of competing with the girl's track team said Nanaho.
Yes, I'll go right now said Shino as he ran off. What kind of training do you have in mind Nanaho? Asked Yukio. Oh just you wait and see said Nanaho as she chuckled. Alright, now that you're all here I'll explain what we are doing.
After repeatedly watching the video of the match against Yokonan I had realized that you guys can't function as a team in certain situations, for example when it's a three on two, most of the times your attack fails against two defenders when there are three of you and when it's the other way around they manage to score.
With the exception of Tetsuo who single handedly broke down Yokonan's defense the rest of you need to understand and learn how to operate in any situation even if there is less of you on both offense and defense. So I came up with a fun little drill to help us mitigate this issue and teach you guys to function effectively without five players on both ends of the court .
Since there is seven of you I'll be dividing you guys in teams of three, the first team will be Yukio and Noboru. Let's go score some points captain said Noboru pumped. The second team will be Hayato, Shino and Liam. And the third team will be Tetsuo and Takahiro.
Now that we have established the teams we can begin. Yukio and Noboru will be starting out with the ball and Hayato's team will be playing defense. If they manage to score they remain on offense however if they miss Hayato's team will go on the offensive.
Takahiro and Tetsuo will be playing defense on whoever wins the three on two and Liam there will be no posting up , everyone will be playing outside the arc. Alright, coach. She's such a beautiful Japanese girl said Liam to himself as he looked at her with a weird face.
I have a question, how can two players defend a hoop that doesn't seem possible said Shino. You're right, there is a high chance that the opposition scores but there is also a chance that you stop them. For the teams of two, one of you will be playing in the key while one at the top, when the ball is passed if the key player steps to it the top player will have to cover for him and for Hayato's team , anyone who gets the ball should be double teamed.
Yes coach Fukazawa said Hayato. Noboru dribbles the basketball up court and as soon as he crosses the half Shino and Hayato steps to guard him double teaming him.
God dammit, I can't see the hoop said Noboru to himself frustratedly. Noboru pass , I'm open said Yukio. Here you go Captain said Noboru as he passes the basketball to Yukio.
Yukio then drives to the basket and tries to score a layup however Liam who was a hundred and ninety eight centimeters jumped and swatted his ball out of the air.
This guy is like a wall built infront of the rim said Yukio to himself. Let's go , it's our turn to attack said Hayato as he dribbles the ball up court.
Suprising Hayato, Tetsuo immediately to guard him and steals the ball. He then dribbles the basketball up court where he was met by Yukio who was guarding him.
Tetsuo then drive to the rim and then passes to Takahiro who easy passes Shino and scored a layup.
Let's go Takahiro said Tetsuo he dribbles the basketball up court again. This time he was double teamed by Shino and Hayato . This is payback for stealing the ball said Hayato as he smirks.Tetsuo who was calm crosses between his legs and accelerated, attacking Shino's side and beating the double team.
Crap he got right by us said both Shino and Hayato as they tried catching up. Tetsuo made a sudden stop and then steps back and shoots a three pointer that swishes.
Great , this is turning out better than I expected said Nanaho to herself as she smiled. On the next possession Yukio blocks Takahiro.Yukio then dribbles the basketball up court and passes to Noboru who attempted a layup bet gets blocked by Liam. Liam then dunks the ball. Coming down again Hayato shoots a three pointer that swishes.
Liam dunks the basketball once more dominating the training drill. Hayato shoots a floater that swishes. Yukio then managed to steal the basketball and slam dunks the ball in the rim. Noboru ran as fast as he could and scores a layup. Great work everyone, we will end training here , go ahead and freshen up for your classes said Nanaho and everyone replied with "yes".
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