Frequent injuries and illnesses, overseas trips under the epidemic, 4 games in 5 days… In this Asian preliminaries, this Chinese men’s basketball team in the transition from new to old has gone all the way, and no step can be said to be “easy”.
Before the start of the training camp, most players and coaches spent nearly 200 days of closed training and competition in the CBA arena. The subsequent National Games games and national team training were also conducted in a closed environment.
“If time permits, I will also have a heart-to-heart talk with the players to relieve their mental stress and fatigue.” Du Feng, who has always been known for his strict guidance, sometimes puts away his “edge”.
“This is my first contact with some players. Before joining the team, the players may feel that I am more strict. After getting along with each other, the players should feel a different Du Feng, even a lovely Du Feng.“Guide Du said with a smile.
With the impact of many main players being injured, they withdrew from the training team. In this Chinese men’s basketball team that came to the Philippines, only three players, Ren Junfei, Zhou Qi and Zhao Jiwei, participated in the 2019 World Cup. Many young players have set foot on the international arena for the first time.
It is such a young Chinese men’s basketball team that, under heavy pressure, won their four-game winning streak!
Speaking of this team, Director Du said that the players’ enthusiasm and attitude to play for the country deeply moved him.
“All members of this training camp will report for the first time. “Guide Du said: “I see the love and desire for this cause in them.“This is also very obvious in the preparation and competition process.
Zhou Qi voluntarily asked to fly to the competition area to join the team on the second day after the operation. “I admire him!” Du Feng’s guidance did not hesitate to comment on Zhou Qi. In addition, Du Feng’s guidance also praised Shen Zijie during the game, saying: “His crotch was swollen and he was fighting with injuries.”
During the Asian preliminaries, the biggest test the Chinese team encountered was the second game against the Japanese team.
Most of the time was at a disadvantage, and the score was still behind more than half of the fourth quarter…Huge pressure hit the Chinese team. Du Feng directed a timeout at a critical moment and changed his defensive strategy.
In the final period, the players stubbornly withstood the pressure, relying on the spirit and tenacity of “biting one point” and “fighting one point”, turned defeat into victory, and won the final victory. At this moment, the players defeated their opponents and broke through themselves!
Only experience can grow. Talking about the biggest gain of this Asian preliminaries, Director Du said frankly that all the young players have gotten the experience of the international competition, which is the biggest gain. “In this qualifier, I still used my previous style of play, 5 ups and 5 downs. The original intention was to allow more players to play more games.“Guard Du Feng said.
Standing at the new starting point of four consecutive victories in the Asian preliminaries, the young Chinese men’s basketball team is about to usher in an even greater challenge.
Looking forward to losing the Olympic Games, Du Feng guided his team members with three “dare” in a row. “I hope the boysDare toChallenge the strong team,Dare toFaced with their own shortcomings,Dare toGive full play to your own technical characteristics. Find gaps in practice, improve deficiencies through training, and strive for further goals in the future. “Everyone works together. I believe the new Chinese men’s basketball team will get better and better.” “Guide Du Feng said.
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