The players from Yanshui Middle School and Shirong Middle School began to take their positions in the center circle. As the referee blew the whistle to start the game, the centers of the two teams took off almost at the same time and raised their arms high to shoot the basketball.
In the jump ball, the center of Yanshui Middle School has an absolute advantage. The centers of both teams have a good grasp of the timing of the jump. However, the center of Yanshui Middle School is taller than the center of Shirong. Similarly, his wingspan is also longer. He had the advantage and was the first to shoot the basketball.
As soon as Mu Shen, who was in the back position, received the basketball, he quickly took two steps toward his own backcourt. He distanced himself from the defender before directing his teammates to move, while slowly dribbling the ball toward the frontcourt.
Shirong Middle School, which failed in the jump ball, quickly returned to defense and settled on its own court. They seemed to have deliberately investigated the tactics of Yanshui Middle School before the game. The defensive players on the court used penalty area defensive tactics. Almost all the players were positioned around the three-second zone to defend the inside. Damn it, but it doesn't care about the outside world.
There are no defenders in the large area from the mid-to-long range to the three-point line, and they look like they are leaving the perimeter open and guarding the inside.
"What kind of defense is this Shirong Middle School using?"
"Who can be defended by such a defense?"
Hisashi Mitsui looked at the players from Shirong Middle School and couldn't help but questioned. Mitsui Hisashi was looking forward to the first round of the second round of the national competition, but looking at Shirong's defense, Mitsui Hisashi felt quite miserable.
Mitsui Hisashi became indescribably confused when he thought that a team like Shirong could advance to the second round.
"You are obviously such a good guy, but I am actually in the same rank as you." This is probably the feeling Mitsui Shou had in his heart at this time.
"Don't say that. Shirong's defense may have been used after studying the opponent's playing style."
"Maybe there will be unexpected effects."
Jinguji Martial Arts touched his chin, leaned forward slightly, focused his eyes on Mu Shenyi, and said softly. He had seen Shirong's defense like this before. It was a tactic used by Xiangbei to restrict Mu Shenyi when he played against Hainan.
However, because Hainan has Ichiro Kamizou and Yoshino Miyazaki, Xiangbei successively adopted boxone and 23 zone defense.
The purpose is to limit Mu Shen's scoring when he breaks through, and to block Hainan's three-pointer.
At this time, Shirong Middle School's defensive tactics in the penalty area were probably designed to limit Mu Shen's breakthrough.
"Did Mu Shenyi already have strong breakthrough ability when he was in junior high school? Is it worth Shirong giving up on outside defense?"
"Or it's simply because Yanshui doesn't have a mid-range shooting point."
While Jinguji Martial Arts was thinking, Mu Shenyi in the court had already brought the ball into the frontcourt. Obviously, Mu Shenyi was aware of the opponent's intention and was not in a hurry to attack. After giving a look to his team's center, he quickly dribbled the ball to the mid-range and quickly took off to shoot.
At the same time as Mu Shen shot, the center of Yanshui Middle School had already moved into the three-second zone, looking up at the basketball while squeezing under the basket.
Yanshui's center not only has a huge advantage in height, but also in size. Although Shirong's people tried hard to block his position, they were forced out of the way by the opponent. The most advantageous position under the basket was occupied by Yanshui Middle School's center. Easily occupied.
"Uh-huh!"
Mu Shen's basketball shot accurately entered the basket. Mu Shen, who had no defensive pressure, successfully scored the ball. After smiling and high-fiving his teammates, he quickly returned to defense.
Shirong Middle School, which lost a goal first, was encouraged by the coach off the court to serve and start organizing the offense.
"It seems that the situation is very clear." Anxi Zhengyi sighed lightly, shook his head slightly, and said.
Martial Arts sitting next to him nodded in agreement, then stretched and leaned back on the chair.
"Didn't this game just start? Why is the situation so clear?" In the back row, sophomore Chiba Oishi heard his coach's words and asked in confusion. He couldn't see how the situation was clear. In his eyes, this game had just begun.
"The hard power of Shirong Middle School is not enough to compete with Yanshui."
"The reason why their team put up such a defensive formation was mainly to stick to the inside. The person they were targeting should undoubtedly be No. 12 Mu Shenyi."
"But they misjudged one thing, and that was Iwamizu's center."
"In the junior high school competition, the benefits that such a center brings to the team are unimaginable. Taking this game as an example, Yanshui's players can shoot unscrupulously without worrying about the ownership of the rebounds."
"The position just now can't restrict Yanshui's center from entering the inside. From this point of view, Shirong can no longer pose a threat to Yanshui."
"Shirong doesn't have a pillar that can guard the inside. They have no hope in this game."
Masayoshi Anzai turned his head to analyze the situation on the court for the players. While speaking, he glanced at Masao Fujii with a subtle glance. Although his tone was brisk, his eyes were full of worry.
If Takeshi is allowed to face Yanshui Middle School, it is also very important whether the inside line can take advantage. For now, Takeishi's main scoring method relies on the shooting of Mitsui Hisashi and Budo, and a small part relies on Mitsui's breakthrough layups.
However, the shooting-based scoring method requires the support of the inside line. If the inside line is crushed by others, whether it is Mitsui Hisashi or Budo, the psychological pressure they bear when shooting will definitely increase significantly, thus affecting the shooting offense. efficiency.
The situation was not bad when they faced the No. 1 Middle School Affiliated to Tokyo University. Their Takeishi side did a good job of protecting the basket. Shinomiya Tanano, who has the ability to grab rebounds, has been kept on the outside by Takeo and Hisashi Mitsui.
But if facing Iwamizu, who has an orthodox center, it is almost impossible for Takeishi to move the opponent's center out of the paint.
Sure enough, not long after Masayoshi Anzai finished his analysis, Shirong Middle School made a mistake on the offensive end. The player's shot failed and a rebound appeared.
And Yanshui's 190cm-ish center outlasted everyone and collected the rebound in his arms. At the same time, he quickly passed the ball to Mu Shenyi, who was already running forward, for a counterattack fast break.
Yanshui Middle School took a 4-0 lead in less than 30 seconds of the game.
The subsequent trend of the game was exactly as Anzai Masayoshi expected. Shirong Middle School, which had no air superiority, was quickly defeated by the offensive of Iwashui Middle School. In less than ten minutes of the first half, the point difference between the two teams widened to 12 points. By the midfield, the point difference between the two teams even widened to 20 points.
In the second half, Shirong Middle School failed to organize a decent counterattack, and the game ended in suspense early on.
At the end of the game, Yanshui defeated Shirong Middle School with a huge score of 93:37 and advanced to the third round of the national competition. In the junior high school arena, scoring more than 90 points is already a bit shocking. Just looking at the scores is enough to get a glimpse of the terrifying scoring ability of Yanshui Middle School.
Mu Shenyi's performance in this game was quite impressive, scoring 16 points, 12 assists, 7 rebounds, and 4 steals. As for Yanshui's center, his statistics were even more impressive. He scored 41 points and 15 rebounds. With Mu Shen's help, he was a pie king.
"Okay, their game is over, let's go warm up."
"The opponent in today's game is Aoyama High School in Nagano Prefecture. Only by beating them can we be qualified to play against Iwamizu."
"Forget about this game for now and devote all your energy to the next game!"
Masayoshi Anzai stood up from his seat and spoke to the people behind him. In the response of the players, Takeshi's people left the auditorium and entered the stadium through the players' tunnel.
When Takeishi arrived, Yansui's people were packing their bags and preparing to leave. At this time, Yansui's players saw Takeshi's players and unconsciously slowed down their packing movements, and they all looked at Takeshi's players.
The handsome, tall and thin Jinguji Martial Arts naturally attracted the attention of many people.
"It seems that our opponent tomorrow will be Takeishi Middle School in Kanagawa." Makoto Shinichi glanced at Takeishi's team members while packing his luggage. At this moment, in the rest area on the other side, the players from Qingshan High School also began to gather. Mu Shen just looked at the heights of the players from Qingshan High School and already had a conclusion in his mind.
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