In recent years, the development trajectory of Chinese basketball seems to be deviating from the mainstream direction of world basketball and gradually derailing. This phenomenon is not only reflected in the technical level, but also in the differences in concepts and methods. World basketball emphasizes solid fundamentals, strong physical fitness, fast running and accurate shooting, while Chinese basketball is lacking in these key areas. Instead, in the domestic league, through the protection of referees and some non-standard defensive means, some players with mediocre technical level can also be popular in the CBA, but they have repeatedly hit a wall in the international arena and have been exposed.
The current situation of the development of basketball technology in China
In the mainstream of world basketball, the basic skills and physical fitness of players are the key. For example, players in the NBA and European leagues in the United States, both physically and technically, have undergone rigorous training and testing. Not only do they run fast and jump high, but they also shoot accurately and have a tacit tactical fit. On the other hand, Chinese basketball, although there are some players with outstanding physical conditions, but on the whole, the technical level and physical fitness are obviously backward.
In training, Chinese players often pay more attention to the "shortcuts" of skills rather than solid basic training. For example, some players often use small actions such as pulling, pulling, scratching, tripping, pushing, digging, and pounding to interfere with the opponent in defense. These actions may be carried out in the CBA league because of the leniency of the referees, but in international competitions, such actions are not only against the rules, but also severely punished.
This tricky training method makes it difficult for Chinese players to adapt to high-intensity confrontations when facing international teams, exposing problems such as slow speed, poor physical fitness, and inaccurate shooting. The data shows that in recent years, the performance of the Chinese men's basketball team and women's basketball team has not been satisfactory. For example, in the 2019 Men's Basketball World Cup, the Chinese men's basketball team failed to qualify from the group, and at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the Chinese women's basketball team also failed to reach the quarterfinals.
Deviations in training methods and philosophies
The development of world basketball relies on scientific training methods and advanced concepts. From an early age, players are trained in rigorous fundamentals, whether it's shooting, passing, dribbling, or defending, they have to go through thousands of repetitions. However, China's basketball training often focuses more on short-term effects and ignores the cultivation of basic skills. In order to achieve good results in the game, many players prefer to practice some "opportunistic" skills rather than improve their comprehensive ability in a down-to-earth manner.
In the United States, for example, many young players receive systematic training from high school, focusing not only on technique, but also on physical and mental development. In contrast, China's basketball youth training system is not perfect, and many young players lack systematic training and game experience before entering the professional league. Even in the CBA league, many teams do not have a scientific training system, which makes it difficult to improve the technical level and physical fitness of players.
The phenomenon and impact of domestic leagues
In the CBA league, some players can achieve good results with their "smart" defense and offensive means. For example, pushing a defender away from an illegal screen, or deliberately creating an opponent's foul in an offense. These behaviors are not uncommon in domestic leagues, and are even regarded as part of the "technical tactics" by some players. However, this phenomenon not only affects the enjoyment of the game, but more importantly, has a misleading effect on the young players.
The data shows that the foul rate and technical foul count in the CBA league is much higher than in the top leagues in other countries. In the 2019-2020 season, the CBA league averaged 22.5 fouls per game, while the NBA league averaged just 20.6 fouls per game. This data reflects that there are certain problems in the intensity of confrontation and referee scale in the Chinese league, which affects the normal progress of the game.
In addition, some players who have performed well in the CBA league have struggled to adapt to high-intensity confrontations on the international stage. For example, some players can rely on physical fitness and skill to take advantage in the CBA league, but when facing strong teams in Europe and the United States, they appear to be slow and have poor confrontation ability. This phenomenon of "domestic rampant hegemony and international divulge" further reveals the gap between Chinese basketball and world basketball.
Reform and future directions
In order to truly improve the level of Chinese basketball, it is necessary to fundamentally reform training methods and concepts. First of all, it is necessary to strengthen the construction of the youth training system and cultivate the basic skills and comprehensive quality of young players. Secondly, it is necessary to introduce scientific training methods and advanced concepts to improve the physical fitness and technical level of players. In addition, it is necessary to standardize the refereeing standards of domestic leagues, reduce the occurrence of fouls and technical fouls, and create a fair and just competition environment.
If Chinese basketball wants to make a breakthrough in the international arena, it must improve its own strength in a down-to-earth manner, rather than relying on opportunistic means. Only through solid basic skills training and scientific physical training can we be invincible in international competitions. The data shows that in the past few years, some countries and regions that have succeeded through scientific training have made their mark on the international basketball stage. For example, countries such as Spain and Serbia have become an important force in world basketball with their basketball skills rising.
If Chinese basketball wants to achieve greater achievements in the future, it must adhere to the development concept of "foundation-based and science-oriented" and gradually narrow the gap with world basketball. Only through continuous learning and progress can the "Chinese Dream" be realized in the international arena.
In general, the development of Chinese basketball needs to fundamentally change the existing problems. Whether it is the training method, the philosophy, or the league environment, it needs to be deeply rethought and reformed. Only in this way can we truly improve the level of Chinese basketball and show its due demeanor in the international arena. I hope that in the future, Chinese basketball will be able to stand at the pinnacle of world basketball with solid basic skills and strong physical fitness. What do you think needs to be improved in Chinese basketball? Welcome to leave a message to discuss.