In the recent international warm-up matches, the performance of the Chinese women's basketball team has attracted widespread attention. Our team suffered back-to-back defeats against traditional powerhouses such as Belgium and Spain, in stark contrast to the impressive achievements of the past few years. From the runner-up of the World Cup to the hegemony of the Asian arena, the Chinese women's basketball team once attracted the attention of domestic and foreign people, however, the current scene makes people feel a sense of frustration that is not enough.
Looking at these two games, the multidimensional nature of the problem can be clearly felt. In the match against Belgium, although the opponent was able to compete with the opponent through height advantage in the early stages, as the game progressed, the inadequacy of the substitute lineup began to be revealed. In the second quarter, the substitutes were almost defeated by the opponent, and the opponent played a climax, which made the score gap widen rapidly. It's not just a lack of physical strength, it's more a matter of technical and tactical response.
Although the performance of the main players such as Han Xu and Huang Sijing was acceptable, from the perspective of the whole game, there was a clear difference between the performance of the substitutes and the main players. This gap is not only reflected in individual skills, but also in teamwork and on-field adaptability. This shows that although the Chinese women's basketball team has a certain international competitiveness in the individual ability of top players, it is still insufficient in terms of overall depth and breadth.
Another issue that should not be overlooked is the performance of the veterans in the squad. As they got older, the form of some of the former main players such as Wu Tongtong and Jin Weina declined, which affected the overall strength of the team. In high-speed, high-intensity international matches, the drop in fitness and reaction speed is even more pronounced, which is a huge challenge for teams that rely on experience and tacit understanding for tactical execution.
Injuries are also a major problem plaguing the Chinese women's basketball team. The injuries of key players have not only affected their individual performance, but more importantly, the tactical arrangement of the coach and the tactical execution of the team. For example, the poor form of players such as Wang Siyu and Huang Sijing directly affected the team's scoring ability and defensive stability at key moments.
Although the absence of key players such as Li Meng and Li Yueru has had a huge impact on the team, the root of the problem is far more than that. Relying on the return of a single or a small number of players does not solve the problem at all. The women's basketball team needs to carry out in-depth improvements and adjustments from many aspects such as system construction, youth training echelon, and tactical adaptation. Relying on the return of stars alone will not guarantee the team's competitiveness on the international stage in the long run.
In the face of successive setbacks, the Chinese women's basketball team needs to carry out deep reflection and timely adjustment. This is not only a review of the current lineup and tactics, but also a re-planning of the entire women's basketball system and development strategy. Through systematic analysis and scientific training, we have reason to believe that the Chinese women's basketball team can regain its true colors as a strong team and once again show its strength and style in the international arena.