As he spoke, he raised the white marker beside the tactics board and drew a smooth arc from the number 4 marker to the markers for Sendoh and Uozumi, linking them together in a clear line.
Next, we could handle it like this. Sento, wait at the left-side forty-five-degree angle to receive me. When I brought the ball past half court, first take two deliberate steps toward the baseline as if you were about to cut inside, drawing the attention of the defender responsible for help defense.
The instant his center of gravity shifted toward the baseline with you, turn and cut back beyond the three-point line.
Move quickly. Do not give him time to get back on defense.
Chi Tong's marker tapped the three-point line along the arc he had just drawn as he continued, "I'll pass you the ball during the gap when he turns back to defend."
"At that point, you'll have two options. If their guard hasn't rotated over in time, shoot the three directly. If someone comes over to contest you, immediately swing the ball to Uozumi under the basket. He should have an open look there."
Standing to one side, Sendoh raised his eyebrows at those words. A knowing smile tugged at his lips, and he nodded lightly. "Got it. I'll seize the chance to cut back and won't let your pass go to waste."
Chi Tong shifted his gaze from Sendoh to Uozumi beside him and continued, "Uozumi-senpai, after that last exchange, Mingpeng Industrial will definitely adjust their defense against you. They most likely won't have Mori Zhongkuan go head-to-head with you in a battle of strength anymore. Instead, they'll use his agility to circle around and disrupt you from the side, then send a forward over to help double-team you."
He raised