The opposing coach would probably think that attacking through the middle would give Wang Shiying and Wang Shiyu chances to score, so in the final minute, they'd most likely retreat into the paint.
That would make it impossible to drive through the middle. Wang Shiying wouldn't be able to back her way into the paint, and Wang Shiyu wouldn't be able to drive in, either.
Wang Yi was certain they'd use this kind of defense.
His counter was to have Wang Shiying shoot.
She'd already shown off her shooting ability, so the best choice was to give her the ball and let her shoot from outside the paint.
Whether it worked would depend on Wang Shiying's ability and mental toughness.
After the timeout, Rose Kindergarten inbounded from the backcourt.
Once the ball was in play, the little player wearing number 12 dribbled over half court.
Now, look at the other team's defense.
Sure enough, all five of their little players were staying near the edge of the paint.
It looked like getting into the paint for a shot would be very difficult.
From the sideline, Wang Yi called to Wang Shiyu, "Xiao Yu, drive to the basket! Cut to the basket without the ball!"
Wang Shiyu didn't understand why he should cut to the basket without the ball, but he trusted Wang Yi.
At top speed, he charged straight down the middle and made it to the basket.
The opposing five players panicked a little and hurried to collapse toward the middle.
They were afraid Rose Kindergarten would pass the ball to Wang Shiyu for an easy shot at the basket.
As they collapsed toward the middle, Wang Yi called to the player wearing number 12, "Pass to Shiying!"
The little player had no reason not to.
He passed the