From sparring to superstar

Chapter 15 14. The road to 2D
Li Ao practiced two sets of shots. Shelby Jordan came out after taking a bath and changed his clothes. He still greeted Li Ao casually, but didn't say much. Li Ao also responded, as if the fight had never happened. Like too.

Although he felt the pressure of introversion, Li Ao did not stay to continue training. After taking a good bath, he took the bus home.

For the training of basic defensive skills, he has reached the stage where confrontation training is needed, and it is half the effort to practice footwork alone.

Shooting training, the amount of training today has been large enough, and he felt that his hand shape has changed in the two sets of shooting just now.

As for the other training methods, he didn't learn professional training methods. It's a way to figure it out on his own, but it's difficult to change the professional way after practicing.

Sometimes a blank slate is better to cultivate. Although this is what Xavier Johnson encouraged him, he thinks it is not unreasonable.

Sufficient rest is a better choice for him, maintain sufficient enthusiasm when it is time to train, and take a good rest when it is time to rest.

The main reason is that he has a different mentality from his teammates. He is not as lazy as Shelby Jordan. During training today, Shelby Jordan tried his best to perform what he is good at, and paddling all the way when he is not good at it. Deadly volume.

Shelby Jordan is confident that he will enter the main team, and the others are trying to squeeze out the other 11 main spots, working harder than when they entered 50 out of 18.

What Li Ao thinks about is how to improve his abilities more reasonably and effectively. He also aims to become the main force, but for him, since he has already entered the squad, he may become the main force this season. Sooner or later, there is no rush for success.

On the other hand, the coaching staff is also working overtime. After the 18-man roster was basically confirmed a while ago, they have started the overtime mode. Before the run-in training after the big roster starts, the tactical system is more perfect and more suitable for the existing lineup. There must be preparation errors or deficiencies that need to be adjusted during the run-in training, but the more adequate the preparation, the lower the probability of errors or deficiencies, and the smoother the preparation for the new season will be.

While working overtime, they also paid attention to the situation of the players. They were surprised to learn that Li Ao left after training and did not stay for extra training. They saw how hard Li Ao worked before.

But on the second day, after watching Li Ao practice CIC with more enthusiasm and sufficient physical strength than others, the coaches talked about it, and it was easy to analyze Li Ao's thoughts.

On Tuesday, no training was arranged, and those who were not selected for the squad did not come, but only one person in the squad did not come-Shelby Jordan.

A lot of people practiced too late yesterday. A company rented out the main stadium to hold a press conference. It ended at 9:10, and the stadium closed at [-]:[-]. Those who practiced extra were kicked out by the staff.

The intensity of the training has been raised to such a level that the other people who came to practice today have a huge difference compared with Li Ao in terms of their level of commitment and state of training.

Seeing Li Ao's efficient training performance from 4 o'clock to 6 o'clock, Kevin Henderson said to Henry Bibby: "This kid not only has talent, but also has a good brain and can make more favorable decisions. I really want to see quickly what he can develop in a year or two."

Xavier Johnson, who finished coaching Li Ao's training, echoed: "Yeah, if he drags his tired body to train like everyone else, it won't be a good thing for him who is laying the foundation."

Sam Hayes, who didn't talk much, also responded: "That's right."

Henry Bibby ignored the group of people. At 6 o'clock in the evening, he was about to leave after get off work. When he came to the training ground, he saw that the kid had already left.

He said to the players who were still training: "Tactical training will start tomorrow, you go back to rest early, so that your body can get enough rest, which will also help training."

Everyone responded and said they got it.

But not many decided to leave early.

This is not what Henry Bibby expected. He is not a mandatory requirement, nor is there a mandatory requirement. It is purely up to the players' own judgment.

Some people really need to rest when they should, like Li Ao.

But there are also people who need instinctive training in a fatigued state to enhance muscle memory.

So he just reminded.

In this way, Li Ao, who has entered the new season's roster, has not changed his pace of life. He goes to classes, trains, occasionally cooks dinner with Vivienne, and plays games on weekends to relax.

In terms of team training, starting from this Wednesday, it will focus on tactical training.

Not only the 18 of them trained, other people also participated. Of course, the tactics were learned, but only as sparring partners.

In team training, each person's role is naturally different. Li Ao's defensive end is mainly individual defense; his offensive role is also very simple, looking for gaps to stand up and respond, looking for opportunities to cut in and rely on height and wingspan for layups , make more use of off-ball pick-and-rolls on the wings, and nothing else.

This made Li Ao a little puzzled.

He is definitely not the main candidate, let alone the starter.

In his heart, he positioned him as 6 candidates, but he felt that the teammates who should be on the waiting list, regardless of their strength, were arranged for more complicated training content. It could be seen that they were trying to see if there were more possibilities. .

And what he has to do is too simple, or too clear.

However, he didn't think about it. There were few training items, and they were all the items he had mainly developed in the past two months, which just allowed him to continue to strengthen what he was good at.

Time passed day by day, and on Thursday, November 11th, there was no team training today, but 11 members of the roster were still training.

Li Ao still practiced CIC today. After the regular training, he felt that he could practice for a while, so he asked the trainer to come to the small training ground together, and carried out the training task without any interference.

Usually he also tries to complete the training mission, but never completes it.

Recently, his training performance has improved a bit, and today he is in excellent condition. He made a fixed-point catch and mid-range shot in a group of 50 balls. After multiple groups, the number of hits almost exceeded 35 times. He wants to try again.

The number of failures is too many, and his mentality has long been very peaceful. The first goal, hitting 120 mid-range shots in 50 seconds, this goal can be completed early.

This time it went well. After 102 seconds, it took 77 shots and 50 mid-range shots.

The shooting speed is faster than usual, so the hit rate is worse than in the previous training.

There is no way, the ability is there, and it has been too long before shooting, but this is something that needs to be considered in the future, and the basic skills must be steady and steady.

Then there are 5 shots from the free throw line at a fixed angle. There is no accident, a total of 50 shots, and the shooting percentage is 39 goals. For him, this is a high-level performance!
However, both goals 1 and 2 have been accomplished by him, and goal 3 has not been completed once.

He came to the right corner, signaled to the trainer, and started to catch and shoot.

The first point, enter!Then he quickly moved to the right at a 45-degree angle, adjusted quickly after receiving the ball, from the last shot to this shot, within 3 seconds of the task.

This point is ironclad, but he didn't have any hesitation. He moved his position immediately after the shot landed, and went to the free throw line to catch the ball and shoot.

This kind of catching and shooting on the move, and the time requirement for changing positions, is still very difficult for him, and the stability is difficult to guarantee. He can only try his best to shoot.

But today the form is really good. On the 47th shot, the shot from the free throw line, his most accurate point, he made the 25th goal of this group of shots!
The next left 45-degree angle and left bottom corner were also all hits, 50 of 27, target 3 completed!

When the 27th made shot fell into the frame, the mission prompt came.

"...Target 3:50 shot 27, completed. Congratulations to the host for successfully completing the level 1 mid-range shooting training task. Today's mid-range shooting training will get an additional 20% of the training results."

Li Ao was so excited when he saw the reminder, he didn't even remember how many he made, so he kept throwing.

Fortunately, there were others beside him, so he tensed up.

Otherwise, he would be regarded as a fool for being so excited after a group of shooting drills with such a dismal shooting percentage.

At this time, it seemed that an electric current surged into his body, but this feeling disappeared in an instant.

He didn't know if it was an illusion or the effect of the 'extra training effect bonus', but it didn't matter, if there is one, there are two, and he will know it next time he trains.

The trainer left after he practiced these three sets of shots, but he stayed and practiced a few more sets. Today's training is in good condition. It may be because of excitement. Shoots the ball efficiently and doesn't leave until clearly feeling tired.

On the second day, Friday, with only one class in the afternoon, he came to Memorial Stadium early to start defensive training in advance.

The content of the training is the single-defense training task.

Compared with shooting, it is more difficult to get started with single defense. Li Ao's single defense and mid-range shooting basically start training at the same time, but it takes significantly more time to get started with single defense.

Compared with a single mid-range catch-and-shoot, which is a pure mid-range shot without any autonomous offensive means, the basic skills of single defense are more comprehensive and complex. His mid-range shooting level has always been ahead of relatively more comprehensive and complex singles. Defend.

However, relying on being a defensive partner for that period of time, the gap has been narrowing.

In the last half month of team training, the coaching staff arranged for him to focus on single defense.

Up to now, Li Ao himself feels that there is not much difference in the strength comparison of these two aspects, and it may even be stronger than CIC in single defense.

Although he didn't want to believe it, he always wanted to be an offensive and defensive player, but in the end he was weak in offense and strong in defense, and the gap was still widening.

Because of the offense, he can only catch and shoot...

He occasionally tries the single-defense training task, but this task is more complicated and more difficult than the CIC training task, so he is not in a hurry, and patiently polishes the basic skills. He does not try every defensive training day. After the roster, he was focusing on efficiency on the defensive training day, and he hadn't tried for half a month.

This time I chose to try it because I have more time today, and because I completed the CIC training task for the first time yesterday, I want to try it to see if it works, anyway, I won’t lose a piece of meat if I fail.

Compared with the CIC training task, there are only 3 targets, and the single defense task has as many as 8 targets. Unlike the CIC training task, the single defense requires higher physical strength, and it will inevitably decline when the physical strength is sufficient. So he will take a break after completing each mission goal. Today he spends more time on the single-defense training mission than yesterday on the mid-range shooting training mission.

It took a full half an hour from lateral movement, sliding step... to intercepting the ball and stealing around the front.

However, this time he successfully completed all goals!
When the last target steal training is completed, the task reminder is here!
"...Goal 8: Stealing around the front...It has been completed. Congratulations to the host for successfully completing the level 1 single-defense training task. Today's single-defense training will gain an additional 20% of the training results."

I finished the training mission yesterday and was excited.

Today is a surprise!

Just try it, it's really done!

Half a month ago, when he tried occasionally, he always got stuck on a certain goal.

Moreover, he once tried each goal individually. Although he knows the training content of each goal, there are requirements such as time, efficiency, and frequency, and some goals are more difficult for him to complete.

So I tried it a few days ago and failed.

This time I didn't try it for half a month, but I succeeded once!
After being pleasantly surprised, he reviewed the defensive training in the past few months and felt that this was what should be done, and it was a matter of course.

He has improved a lot in several single-defense training in team training.

He has experience now. For individual training tasks such as shooting, he should try on the days when he is in good condition. For single defense, which is more of a test of overall ability, if he can't complete it, he doesn't have to try so hard. Practice for a while before trying more. Well, at least it can avoid affecting the mood.

No matter what you do, if you fail, your emotions will always be affected.

"Name: Li Ao, English name: Leo.

Age: 18 (August 1981, 8).

Height: 199 cm, arm span: 214 cm.

Weight: 90 kg.

High school basketball experience: None.

College basketball resume: No game experience that meets the statistical requirements in the freshman season.

Overview:-

Physical fitness: speed 89, strength 89, bounce 76, flexibility 92, stamina 88...

Basic skills: three-pointers - (not reaching the basic level), 69 mid-range shots, 81 layups..., 69 ball control, 67 passing balls, 69 step-backs, 67 lateral moves, 71 around the front...

Technology: Doesn't have a basic level of technology...

Note: All evaluations are based on NCAA standards. "

In three months, the CIC has been raised from failing to 69. At this speed, Xavier Johnson has been praising him, and he himself is also very surprised.

The mid-range shooting talent, he is really good, plus learning the level 1 mid-range catch and shoot training method, DeRozan's mid-range shooting action package, add up to a 40% training effect bonus, although his mid-range shooting is not very good , but it took three months to reach the current level, which can definitely be called a leap forward.

Now he has the ability to complete the training task of catching and shooting, and he can get another 20% training result bonus.

He has become numb to the comprehensive evaluation that is less than a passing level.

How to love.

His current goal is to continue to strengthen his defense and improve his CIC to a good level! 2D is 2D!
(End of this chapter)