Chapter 37: The Unexpected
"Ho... Ho..."On the bench of the Lingnan team, the five players on the court were all sitting and panting.
Coach Taoka was across from them, clasping his chest and closing his eyes, silent.
Well? Why did the coach call a timeout and didn't speak for a long time? Everyone was puzzled.
'Now, with 36 seconds left, we're one point behind, so don't think about anything, score the next goal is the last word.' Coach Taoka spoke suddenly.
"Yes!" Everyone replied subconsciously.
"After a while, I will play the ball flat. If the opponent is still pressing all over the court, in this way, Uozumi, you first stand in the middle line position, and then run back to the three-point line in the backcourt, here, Hikoichi, you try to get rid of Fujima first through Uozumi's cover. Coach Taoka writes and draws on the tactical board, "Then, Sendo stands at the free throw line, and you cover him when Hikoichi comes, and the two run to each side of the court. Guan Ping, at this time, you see who no one is watching or who the opportunity is good. Is there something you don't understand? ”
"Nope!" Everyone responded in unison.
"Yanyi, Xiandao, no matter who gets the ball, you must pass the half first, steady, we want the success rate, don't care about the time! If there is a bag clip to pass the ball. Coach Taoka looked at Hikoichi and Sendo again.
"Understood!" The two nodded.
"If you score, you will be forced to defend on the spot! I'm sure we can win! Lingnan team! ”
"Brave and resolute!!" So the team members shouted and shouted.
On the side of the Xiangyang team, everyone is around Fujima.
"Everybody played well! Now, victory is not far from us! Fujima clenched his left hand into a fist, and his voice was determined. Everyone defended this ball, they all ran, and in the last 30 seconds, everyone held on, okay! ”
"No problem!" Although it was very tiring, everyone was in good spirits at this juncture.
"I always believe that the team wins is the real victory, Nagano, you haven't lost yet!" Fujima looked at Mitsuru Nagano.
"Hmm!" Nagano wiped his sweat, gritted his teeth and agreed.
Back on the field, the members of the Lingnan team lined up silently, and Coach Taoka did not arrange this in advance, just said to cover, but everyone tacitly did so.
Guan Ping of the bottom line, in front of the front court is Xiandao near the free throw line in the backcourt, Yuzhu near the halfcourt line, Ikegami at the three-point line in the front court, and Hikoichi in the free throw line in the front court.
?? The Xiangyang team members were inexplicable, but they were still attached to the Lingnan team members one by one.
"Beep! ~~" The referee blew a whistle and signaled that he was ready to serve!
The Lingnan players on the field were like toys pressed to the ground after clockwork, and they didn't run forward, but their bodies were full of restless energy!
The referee handed the ball to Guan Ping! Start the timer!
Hiko-ichi skimmed off Fujima's arms wrapped around him one by one and ran with all his might!
How fast can Hikoichi run without a ball? Fuji Zhen chased after him with all his might, but he couldn't get close!
Run over the pool! Fujima was held back for a while, but he hadn't given up yet!
And then there's the fish to live! At this time, Yuzhu took two steps to the backcourt, and he had already come to the three-point line, using his wide body to cover Hikoichi!
Fuji really had no choice, the side of the fish house, wanted to bypass, and was pulled away more than two steps!
The full-court pressing of the Xiangyang team is mainly people-marking, and it is too easy to have loopholes in changing defenses, so no one has changed defenses along the way, and in the end, the flower shape who is standing with Yuzhu reacts and can't keep up with Yanyi's speed if he wants to change defenses!
Hikochi ran to the last fairy road alone, at this time Xiandao was improvised, and he didn't block and dismantle with Hikochi again, and directly ran to the bottom line on the right side of the backfield with Akiichi Takano!
Seeing this, Hikoi also adjusted his route slightly and ran to the left!
It can be transmitted! Guan Ping finally found a safe passing opportunity and immediately passed the ball to Hikoichi who ran to the left wing of the free throw line!
"Hurry back to defense!" Almost as soon as Hiko's catch the ball, Fujima shouted!
Hikoichi took the ball without stopping, turned along the left sideline, and killed all the way to the frontcourt!
After halftime to the three-point line, it only took about two seconds!
Fuji Zhen's heart rose to his throat, and he bent over and stood on the three-point line and stared at Hikoichi!
At this time, the only ones who came back from the Xiangyang team were Hasegawa, Fujima and Hanagata, who were in the back of the original position!
The conversion formed a half-time three-on-three!
Hikoichi reached the three-point line without slowing down, and without looking at his teammates, he ran forward in a straight line!
Well?! Fuji Zhen was shocked, what are you going to do? Although puzzled, Fujima still followed Hikoichi sideways.
Note that here Hikochi is not going forward to the ball frame, but straight to the bottom line!
It's almost to the side of the frame! If you go forward, you will get to the bottom line! What is he going to do? Fujima doesn't know why, but he has also raised his vigilance, there must be some reason!
“?!” What the?! In an instant, the position changed, and there was no more Hikochi in front of Fujima!!
It's not magic, it's not special effects, it's a turn! Extremely fast turn! With the ball in his left hand, his right foot in front of him as a shaft, his left foot took a big step towards Fujima's left side, plus Fujima was still running forward, Hikoichi turned around and instantly got behind Fujima, facing the empty frame!
After turning, the right foot lands to stop the inertia to regain balance, then jumps with both feet and gently puts the ball in close to the frame!
One point ahead! 95:94, time left... 31 seconds!
On the sidelines, seeing that Hikoichi didn't stop after half time, Coach Taoka had already stood up. What is Hikoichi going to do? Isn't it time to control the pace, play steadily, and consume as much time as possible? Does it make sense to add rhythm like this?
But fortunately, Hikoichi scored.
Indeed, 31 seconds, the opponent will definitely try to consume time, at most two to three seconds, in a high school competition, what can you do with such a little time.
What the hell is Hikoichi going to do?
The Xiangyang team serves, and the Lingnan team presses, but it is not ideal!
The Shoyo team took advantage of their height and passed the ball from above, Hasegawa received the ball, and Fujima rushed up and handed Hasegawa a hand and took the ball.
The plot seems to be a bit beyond Coach Taoka's expectations.
Fujima dribbled unhurriedly. Standing outside the three-point line, this time Hikoichi did not grab and was firmly nailed to the three-point line.
The players on the inside have begun to fight hand-to-hand, and Guan Ping, who has just come on the field, is already sweating, and everyone is working hard.
However, Fujima didn't seem to see these scenes, and dribbled the ball steadily in place, wasting time.
Hikoichi looked into Fujima's eyes.
"There are 11 seconds left in the offensive time, 10, 9, 8, 7...", the Xiangyang players on the sidelines reminded loudly.
Fujima lowered his center of gravity and started to dribble under his crotch.
Hikoichi was cautious.
6、5…
Suddenly, after a crotch drop, Fujima held the ball in his left hand and rushed directly to the left!
There is no change of direction, what you fight is suddenness and speed!
However, Hikoichi's reaction was also very fast! The right foot slid without being out of position, and the chest hit Fujima.
4…
Fuji Zhen paused, kicked the ground again, and accelerated to the side again!
Hikoichi sticks to Fujima.
3…
Suddenly, Fujima's shoulders increased a little harder...
Now is the time!
Fuji Zhen slightly topped Hikoichi and jumped backwards with his strength! Step back!
2…
Fujima stepped back and made a decisive jump shot directly!
Accustomed to a quick shot..."?! ”
"Smack!!"
Hikoichi slapped off Fujima's ball!
Ball! The ball bounces off the ground, and Hikoichi runs towards the ball! Fuji Zhen landed and immediately pounced!
Hikoichi got the ball!