On the basketball court, the sound of the basketball hitting the ground is slow and rhythmic.
Lu Yu dribbled the basketball, slowing down his pace beyond the three-point line.
Lu Yu appeared very cautious when facing the defense of the main power forward, Shu Juan.
Lu Yu thrust to the right, then stepped back. He then swayed sharply to the right again.
The basketball bounces twice very quickly on the ground.
Suddenly, the basketball bounced back to Lu Yu's left hand. Lu Yu shifted his weight back to the left and accelerated to cut to the left.
Shu Juan found it difficult to defend against Shu Juan's fluid and graceful footwork.
Lu Yu dribbled the ball into the paint at high speed, ending the combo guard simulation practice with a simple and unpretentious dunk.
"Slap! Slap! Slap!"
Coach Wang applauded from the sidelines, then slowly walked onto the field. He seemed to have discovered the most unique potential belonging to the Qingbei team.
"This is just a 1v1, not a team game. A point guard can't be expected to score in a real game just because he can dribble past his opponent and make a layup.
Before Coach Wang could even speak, Wang Jie had already given a negative assessment of the outcome of this brief 1v1 match.
Coach Wang seemed eager to see how much energy a combo guard could bring to a team. After a couple of seconds of consideration, he said, "The main team will play the substitutes. Lu Yu, you can choose any teammate from the substitutes. Today, let's have an internal training match."
After he finished speaking, the people on the field looked at each other in bewilderment.
Many people felt as if they had been hit by a basketball on the court. Facing a well-coordinated full-strength lineup, using hastily assembled substitutes to compete was simply asking for a beating...
Moreover, Coach Wang's words sounded like he was suggesting a complete team overhaul. Perhaps... if we win this game...
The gap is too big; I can't even imagine it.
Only Lu Yu looked relaxed as he glanced around at the substitute players.
Peng Hui is tall enough, and although her rebounding ability is not as good as Yang Lingling's, she can at least hold her ground under the basket. She is the only option for the center position on the backup team.
Wang Xi, as a power forward, is a little lacking in scoring ability due to his running, but fortunately, he is excellent at rebounding, which can make up for the team's overall strength under the basket to some extent.
Yang Liu has excellent offensive capabilities, and she uses the Euro step very impressively. Before Sun Meng joined the team, Yang Liu was the main small forward for Qingbei team, so Lu Yu was confident in Yang Liu's offensive penetration. The two had worked together before and had some tacit understanding.
Chu Feiyu's eyes shone brightly as she stared at Lu Yu, practically screaming "Choose me!" on her forehead. Although Chu Feiyu's long-range shooting accuracy wasn't as good as Lu Xuping's, Lu Xuping's specialty was jumping from a standing position, while Chu Feiyu's pull-up jump shot, which she had practiced for a long time, had improved significantly.
Lu Yu quickly selected the person.
"Alright, each side has ten minutes for tactical discussion. The game will last 40 minutes, and everything will be done according to the league's rules. Treat this like a formal basketball game. The game will begin in ten minutes." Coach Wang finished speaking and walked to the sidelines.
Several girls huddled in a small circle, discussing tactics in hushed tones, but speaking rapidly. Although the match hadn't started yet, the tense atmosphere had already captivated everyone on the field.
"We should fight for rebounds whenever possible, but don't waste too much energy on them. Stay calm. Steals are our strength. On defense, Sun Meng will be my responsibility, and Yang Liu will help me with the defense." Lu Yu's throat was hoarse from talking, and he gulped down two mouthfuls of water.
"What about attacking? It's going to be very difficult for Wang Xi and me to break through their blockade," Yang Liu asked, frowning.
Lu Yu's eyes were firm: "I'm here. I'll drive to the basket. If their defense focuses on me, I'll pass the ball to you two. Under the basket, we just need to hold our positions. Peng Hui, don't try to contest the basket with them. The rest of us should try to shoot mid-range shots. So we need to spread out and get back on defense quickly."
After Lu Yu finished speaking, he looked at Chu Feiyu and said, "Keep an eye on Lu Xuping. Don't give her a chance to pull up for a jump shot. When I drive to the basket, you'll be the only one on the perimeter, Feiyu. Don't defend two people; just guard Lu Xuping. Wang Jie isn't good at long-range scoring, so she won't shoot. She'll usually pass the ball to Lu Xuping from beyond the three-point line. Once Lu Xuping doesn't have an open shot, Wang Jie will pass the ball to Sun Meng. So you have to put enough pressure on Lu Xuping so she doesn't have a chance to shoot."
Lu Yu gently patted Chu Feiyu's shoulder: "Keep going, I believe in you."
Chu Feiyu's initial excitement gradually subsided. At this moment, her mind was incredibly clear. Although she felt pressured, every cell in her body was excited.
The whistle blew.
Yang Lingling and Peng Hui jumped at the same time.
Peng Hui's takeoff height was slightly lower than Yang Lingling's.
"Thump—", the basketball bounced towards Wang Jie's direction. Wang Jie focused her gaze, jumped slightly, and was about to catch the basketball.
"Whoosh!"
It's a potato!
Lu Yu runs very fast, and he carries the ball to the opposite half of the field.
Lu Yu organized a very quick fast break. She dribbled the ball to the three-point line, where Sun Meng closely guarded her, her voice low. "I won't hold back."
Lu Yu just smiled and blinked.
The smiles they both understood were smiles of defiance against the strong, smiles that didn't concern them with the outcome, but only with genuine mutual affirmation and a determination to fight with all their might.
To face a challenge with the best possible condition and a determination to win is the greatest respect one can show to a strong opponent.
Lu Yu feinted twice, dribbled between his legs, and faked out Sun Meng.
Lu Yu broke through to the inside. At this moment, Wang Jie came over, and Sun Meng reacted quickly and followed immediately.
Facing the double defense of Wang Jie and Sun Meng, Lu Yu adjusted his dribbling rhythm, took a half step back, accelerated to the right, and held the ball with both hands.
Just when Wang Jie thought Lu Yu was going to use a fake shot to get past her, Sun Meng jumped up and blocked Lu Yu's possible shooting path.
Lu Yu turned around and passed the ball behind him.
Yang Liu caught the ball as she ran towards it, and then dribbled away.
Lu Yu... how could she know Yang Liu's location so quickly...?
That's the direction of her back...
Wang Jie was thrown off balance by the sudden movement.
Wang Xi blocked Shu Juan's position. Peng Hui blocked Yang Lingling under the basket.
Yang Liu only took two steps before jumping for a mid-range shot. Without interference, making a mid-range shot isn't difficult.
Sun Meng jumped to defend, but was a step too late. With a "thud," the basketball went into the basket.
Yang Liu ran over and high-fived Lu Yu in celebration.
The starting lineup scored, boosting the morale of the substitutes.
The main team will naturally not allow the opponent to gain momentum easily.
Possession returned to Wang Jie. To Wang Jie's dismay, her defender wasn't Lu Yu, but Yang Liu.
Although Yang Liu didn't put much pressure on Lu Xuping, Chu Feiyu blocked Lu Xuping's outside shots, and Lu Yu kept a close eye on Sun Meng's position.
Wang Jie had to slow down and pass the ball to Shu Juan.
Shu Juan dribbled past Wang Xi and Peng Hui, who closely marked her. Shu Juan then retreated and passed the ball back to Wang Jie.
Wang Jie glanced around and saw that Sun Meng was still being blocked by Lu Yu. She decided to stop focusing on Sun Meng's scoring.
Wang Jie dribbled the ball quickly to the right and made a quick pass, sending the basketball flying towards Yang Lingling's position under the basket.
Lu Yu ran to the basket, trying to intercept, but this quick pass was truly exquisite.
The pass was diagonally opposite Lu Yu, and by the time Lu Yu was running, the basketball had already fallen into Yang Lingling's hands.
Yang Lingling leaped high and slammed the ball in a fluid motion.
The score is tied.
Lu Yu held the ball and adjusted his breathing.
She decided to let Wang Jie truly experience the pressure of a dual-guard...
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