Basketball boy, starting to shine from the slam dunk

Chapter 415 The opportunity to stand alone!

On the court, when the opponent's defensive players adopt a pressing defense, many players will subconsciously dodge, such as turning sideways and acting as a barrier with their bodies to avoid being kicked out by the opponent.

This is actually not a problem.

Dribble sideways to keep the ball as far away from the defender as possible, and use your body as a barrier to keep the basketball, yourself, and the defensive player on a line. This can indeed avoid being scooped out, and then you can get rid of it by dribbling behind your back or turning around and dribbling with different hands.

But there is another way, which is to retreat, open up a certain space, and then accelerate past the defender in an instant.

The first method can protect the ball, but it may not necessarily get rid of the defender.

The second method can take advantage of the fact that the opponent is too forward and directly pass the opponent, but the requirements for the ball holder are also higher.

This must require the ball holder to have good enough ball control skills and outstanding speed.

Obviously, Zhuang Yu had both of these conditions, so he chose the second method. He retreated to open up space to prevent the opponent from grabbing the ball. At the same time, he also gave himself enough distance to start. Then he accelerated, and his whole body seemed to be off the string. The arrow shot out instantly.

"So fast." Reid's heart skipped a beat and he quickly moved sideways.

But it was too late.

Zhuang Yu passed Reid in an instant, and USC quickly shrank its defense. Zhuang Yu frowned, but instead of forcing, he passed the ball to Anderson.

Anderson feinted after taking the ball, then accelerated to break through. After taking two steps forward, he suddenly slowed down and then accelerated again. He used a change of rhythm to shake off the defense. He had already entered the three-second zone and made a one-handed throw with his right hand.

Swish!

The ball goes in.

"nice shot."

"Anderson..."

The home fans cheered.

Coach Holland also smiled.

It can be seen that under the leadership of Zhuang Yu, the players have cheered up and returned to form.

Anderson's goal was the beginning. Later, Zhuang Yu used his breakthrough and three-point threat to continuously create opportunities for his teammates. He successively assisted Latvis and Powell to hit, helping UCLA narrow the point difference to 1 point.

What just makes some fans a little disappointed is that Zhuang Yu didn't score during this period, not even a shot.

Mainly due to USC's defense, they are consciously limiting Zhuang Yu's three-point shooting, and would rather let him break through than let him shoot a three-pointer.

"Shh!"

With a snap, USC hit.

When UCLA attacked, Zhuang Yu broke through and passed the ball to Powell. After receiving the ball, Powell made a feint, which was also a breakthrough, but he failed to score.

The difference is 3 points.

......

On the sidelines.

Assistant coach Hayes approached Coach Holland and whispered: "Coach Holland, should we call a timeout to adjust? Although we played well during this period, the score was never able to catch up. Zhuang was obviously targeted by the opponent. ”

Anderson, Latvis, and Powell all scored. It is obvious that their condition is recovering, but Zhuang Yu failed to fire at this point.

This is the problem of not being able to overtake the score.

Coach Holland nodded.

Just as he was about to speak, assistant coach Wesley said: "Wait a moment, Zhuang should also understand this. He is a very smart player, I believe he will find a way to deal with it."

Assistant Coach Hayes looked at Coach Holland. Coach Holland pondered for a few seconds and said, "We should believe Zhuang."

Oh well.

......

On the field.

When UCLA attacked, Zhuang Yu advanced to the frontcourt with the ball. He did know where the problem was and he had to score at this point.

Reed rushed forward, still guarding very close, preventing Zhuang Yu from shooting.

"In that case...then I won't vote!"

Zhuang Yu's pupils shrank, a sharp light flashed in his eyes, he immediately crossed steps, and then suddenly accelerated.

"Top defense," Reed yelled.

USC center Wright quickly stepped forward to delay. Zhuang Yu would have distributed the ball at this time before, but this time he was unexpected. Instead of passing the ball, he suddenly raised his center of gravity. Wright's heart skipped a beat and he subconsciously stood on tiptoe.

He was fooled.

The next moment, Zhuang Yu lowered his center of gravity, accelerated again, and plunged into the three-second zone. Austin, the power forward of the University of Southern California, pounced on him. Zhuang Yu just glanced at him indifferently, without hesitation, and jumped up to face Austin. A change of hands in the air to pick the basket.

brush!

The ball goes in.

"Beautiful!" Coach Holland applauded. He turned to assistant coach Wesley and smiled: "You still know Zhuang. Look, he started to score."

"Haha..." Assistant Wesley smiled happily.

In fact, he was not sure, but he hoped to give Zhuang Yu a chance, a chance to prove that he could stand alone. Instead of being like Mohammed, whenever he encounters any problem, the coach has to call a timeout to help him adjust and solve it.

And Zhuang Yu did not disappoint him.

......

This goal was scored and the point difference became 1 point again.

Several USC players came to the frontcourt. Reid took a deep look at Zhuang Yu, and there was clearly some fear deep in his eyes.

From being suspicious at the beginning, not giving a second thought, to later being surprised, not daring to take it lightly, to now...his attitude towards Zhuang Yu has changed 180 degrees.

This is a Chinese player, but he is very different from the Chinese players they have remembered in the past!

"Run, move, run tactics..."

Coach Klieman shouted from the sidelines, instructing the players to run tactics.

After passing the ball several times, USC gave the ball to center Wright. Wright had a height advantage. After getting the ball, he used his back to resist Latvis, and then wanted to use a small throw. It was over, but just as he was about to pick up the ball, he heard a "pop".

"Oops." Wright's heart trembled.

The ball was cut.

And it was Zhuang Yu who cut off his ball.

After completing the steal, Zhuang Yu immediately launched a counterattack. Several USC players were also struggling to catch up. With only one point difference, Zhuang Yu could not score.

Reed and small forward Sharp reacted fastest and had already caught up to the frontcourt. But at this moment, Zhuang Yu suddenly stopped and shot directly from outside the three-point line.

"what?"

"Actually shooting a three-pointer?"

Reed and Sharp were both surprised.

This was a bit unexpected. Not only them, but also the UCLA players did not expect that Zhuang Yu would choose to shoot a chasing three-pointer instead of attacking the basket.

This choice seems unreasonable and a bit risky.

I saw the basketball fly out from Zhuang Yu's fingertips, draw a beautiful arc in the air, and finally penetrate the net with a "swish" sound.

The white net swayed.

"Roar......"

The auditorium was buzzing with excitement, and the home fans jumped up excitedly. They were also sweating for Zhuang Yu just now, worried that the goal would not be scored.

But at this moment, there is only excitement and joy.

"That's great." Assistant Coach Wesley has always been calm, but at this moment he couldn't help but wave his arms and cheer excitedly.

Several coaches, staff, and players all cheered excitedly.

This three-pointer was so beautiful, so morale-boosting, and so crucial—UCLA went ahead by two points, and finally took the lead again!