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為期兩天的 Bang Lee Skill Lab 精英籃球訓練營在上周末圓滿結束，在 Bang Lee 教練回國前，我和他做了一次簡單的訪問。他沒有再談技術細節或場上的高光時刻，而是留下了三個關鍵詞：

自信
聆聽
強度

他說，這是大馬年輕球員未來成長最需要補上的部分。天賦不是問題，「原材料」我們都有，而如何把潛力轉化為實力，正是我們面前最值得期待的方向。

除了 Bang Lee 的觀察，我自己也注意到另一個提升空間：核心力量、平衡與協調能力。這些基礎條件不像灌籃或快攻那樣直觀，但如果能補強它們，其他技術將更穩固。

一、自信 —— 成長的第一道門檻

Bang Lee 對我們球員的身體條件感到驚訝：身高、體格、速度，甚至可以灌籃，條件一應俱全。這代表我們已具備天賦，只差一步，就是建立真正的信念。

日本人的身材條件其實跟我們也差不多，但他們卻能在國際賽場脫穎而出，靠的不是高度，而是制度、訓練，以及敢於相信自己的決心。

自信是第一道門檻。是透過一次次重複訓練與準備累積起來的信念。沒有自信，即使是最有天賦的球員，在關鍵時刻也會猶豫。

二、聆聽 —— 被忽略的能力

在訓練營裡，有些球員並沒有完全專心聆聽。Bang Lee 不斷提醒：聆聽才是關鍵。

聆聽不是被動，而是積極的學習能力。籃球場上漏掉一個細節，腳步會錯位，時機會落後，整個動作就崩解。

不過，我也看到兩位年紀最小的參加者——12 歲的 Annabella 和 Eldon，雖然實力比不上大哥哥和大姐姐們，但態度非常好。他們專注地聽，努力跟上要求，並且始終帶著笑容。特別是 Annabella，展現了不錯的潛質。

當初開放 12 歲以上報名時，我就知道會出現水平落差，但他們並沒有退縮，反而勇敢面對挑戰。這份願意聆聽和學習的態度，將會是他們未來最大的資本。

三、強度 —— 全速、全力以赴

這是 Bang Lee 最直接的提醒。他發現球員在訓練時多半保持六七成強度，但是一到最後的對抗練習時卻能瞬間提升到100%。如果能把日常訓練的強度提升，球員將更快接近比賽的水準。

強度不僅是速度或力量，更是一種渴望。

每一次重複都是一個機會。如果能把每一個動作都當成比賽的決勝一刻，我們的成長速度將遠超過想像。

此外我注意到，很少球員會主動去發問。每一個訓練動作都有層次，不可能一聽就懂，但在休息時間這個最好的學習機會裡，走上前向 Bang Lee 討教的人卻寥寥無幾。也不懂是害羞還是擔心被取笑，難得請來一位日本訓練師，球員卻錯過了讓他直接指點的機會。

更深一層來看，大馬的年輕球員其實很渴望進步，只要給予鼓勵和環境，他們完全有能力養成主動發問、積極學習的習慣。好奇心和追求進步的態度，正是未來突破的推動力。

四、核心力量、平衡與協調 —— 被忽視的基礎

在這兩天的訓練中，我還觀察到球員在核心力量、平衡以及協調方面還有進步空間。這些並不是華麗的技巧，但卻是比賽中最重要的基礎。

核心力量讓你在對抗時站得穩；平衡決定投籃是否穩定；協調影響在高速情況下動作是否流暢。只要能在這些基礎能力上持續加強，球員的整體表現將更上一層樓。

這些看似不起眼的基本功，往往才是區分普通與頂尖球員的關鍵。它們是我們的下一步，也是最值得投資的方向。

結語

馬來西亞並不缺天賦，而是正站在一個成長的轉捩點：

建立自信
培養聆聽
提升強度
強化核心與平衡

我們已經看見潛力，接下來要做的就是讓它一步步轉化為成果。

天賦決定起跑線，自信、聆聽、強度與基礎能力，決定你能跑多遠。

致謝

這次訓練營能順利舉行，離不開各方的支持。

特別感謝雪蘭莪籃球總會、SFL Performance Center、Dominant Sports、Pocari Sweat Malaysia、PEAK Malaysia，以及 Jaguar III Advisory。

同時也要感謝所有教練、家長與伙伴，你們的努力讓這項計劃得以實現，並為球員們創造了一次難忘的經歷。

— Jordan

Confidence, Listening, Intensity and Core Strength: Four Lessons from Bang Lee’s Camp

The Bang Lee Skill Lab Elite Basketball Camp wrapped up successfully last weekend. Before Coach Bang Lee flew home, I sat down with him for a short interview.

He didn’t talk about drills or highlight plays. Instead, he left three words behind:

Confidence
Listening
Intensity

These, he said, were the biggest gap young Malaysian players need to close in their future development. Talent isn’t the problem. The raw materials are there. What’s missing are the habits that turn potential into progress.

Beyond Bang Lee’s observations, I also noticed another area for growth: core strength, balance, and coordination. These fundamentals may not be as flashy as a dunk or fast break, but without them, every other skill struggles to hold up.

1. Confidence — the first threshold

Bang Lee was impressed by our players’ physical ability. Height, size, speed, even dunks — the ingredients are there. What’s missing is that final step — building true belief.

Consider Japan. Their players have similar body types to ours, yet they’ve risen on the international stage. Their edge isn’t height. It’s structure, training, and the courage to believe in themselves.

Confidence is the first threshold. Not empty show-off, but conviction built through repetition, preparation, and the courage to keep moving forward after every mistake. Without it, even the most gifted athlete hesitates when it matters most.

2. Listening — the underrated skill

During the camp, some players weren’t fully attentive. They jumped into drills before hearing the full instructions, missing important details. Bang Lee emphasized this again and again: listening matters.

Listening isn’t passive. It’s active learning. In basketball, miss one instruction and your footwork slips, your timing is off, and the entire move breaks down.

But I also saw a bright example. Two of our youngest participants, Annabella and Eldon, both just 12, couldn’t match the older players in skill yet stood out in attitude. They listened carefully, followed directions, and kept smiling through every challenge. Annabella, in particular, showed real potential.

When we opened the camp to players 12 and up, we knew the gap in ability would show. But these two didn’t shrink back. They embraced it. And that willingness to listen and learn is what will carry them — in basketball, and in life.

3. Intensity — full speed, full effort

This was perhaps Bang Lee’s sharpest critique. He saw players giving 60–70% effort in drills, then flipping the switch to 100% in scrimmages. If they can raise their practice intensity, they’ll reach game level much faster.

But intensity isn’t just about speed or strength. It’s also about hunger.

Every repetition is an opportunity. Treat each as if it were a game-winning possession, and growth will come faster than expected.

I also noticed how few players asked questions. Every drill has layers, and no one masters them instantly. Yet during breaks — the best chance to learn from a Japanese trainer of this caliber — only a handful approached. Maybe they were shy, maybe afraid of being laughed at. But those were missed opportunities.

Looking deeper, I believe Malaysian players do want to improve. With the right encouragement and environment, they can learn to ask more, seek more, and push harder. Curiosity and the drive to improve are what fuel future breakthroughs.

4. Core strength, balance, and coordination — the overlooked foundation

Across the two days, I also observed that many players need to work on their core strength, balance, and coordination. These are not flashy traits, but they are the foundation of performance.

Core strength helps you stay firm under contact. Balance keeps your shot steady. Coordination makes movements smooth even at high speed. Strengthen these areas, and the overall game rises with them.

These invisible fundamentals often separate the good from the great. They may not appear in highlight reels, but they decide outcomes. This is our next step — and one worth investing in.

Closing Reflection

Malaysia doesn’t lack talent. We are standing at a growth turning point:

Building confidence
Practicing attentive listening
Raising training intensity
Reinforcing core foundations.

The potential is clear. The task now is to turn it step by step into reality.

Talent sets the starting line. Confidence, listening, intensity, and core strength decide how far you run.

A Note of Thanks

This camp could not have happened without the support of our partners and everyone who contributed behind the scenes.

Special thanks to the Selangor Basketball Association, SFL Performance Center, Dominant Sports, Pocari Sweat Malaysia, PEAK Malaysia, and Jaguar III Advisory.

From coaches to parents to volunteers, your effort made this project possible. Thank you for believing in the vision and helping us create an unforgettable experience for the players.