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什麼風格的籃球才最適合我們？

最近跟朋友聊起這個話題。我想，答案不會只有一種。但或許，我們可以從日本的經驗中，找到一些值得參考的啟發。

近年來，日本籃球的崛起為亞洲籃球發展提供了極具參考價值的案例。他們通過系統性的自我分析，明確定位了「從始至終先發制人、持續進攻」的國家籃球風格。

這篇文章将结合日本篮协的两份重磅报告《Basketball Japan's Way 2023》和《2020東京奧運技術報告》，試著回答以下三個關鍵問題：

• 我們到底該打什麼風格的籃球？
• 要打這種風格，球員需要具備什麼能力？
• 我們該如何培養出適合這種風格的球員？

從日本經驗看國家籃球風格的建立

1）我們到底該打什麼風格的籃球？

日本籃協在制定發展戰略時，首先進行了深度的環境分析。他們清楚認識到作為島國的地理特點、重視團隊協作的文化傳統，以及在基礎設施和訓練體系方面的優勢。同時，他們也直面了日本球員在身高和力量方面的劣勢。

通過對東京奧運會技術報告的深入分析，日本發現了自己在國際賽場上的五大核心問題：

• 進攻籃板球較少
• 失誤偏多
• 罰球準確率不穩定
• 三分球命中率有待提升
• 以及比賽節奏控制能力不足。

這些數據為他們的戰略調整提供了明確方向。

基於這些分析，日本確立了「從始至終先發制人、持續進攻」的核心風格。這不僅是一種戰術選擇，更是對日本籃球文化的精準定位。他們選擇用速度和智慧來彌補身體條件的不足，用團隊配合來創造個人能力的優勢。

全能型球員的培養理念成為日本籃球的另一個特色。每個球員都被要求具備多位置作戰能力，這既提高了戰術靈活性，也符合日本人追求完美和全面發展的文化特質。三分球戰術體系的建立，更是將日本籃球的技術細膩優勢發揮到了極致。

2）打這種風格的籃球，球員需要什麼能力？

根據日本的《Basketball Japan’s Way 2023》以及《2020東京奧運技術報告》，他們明確了幾個關鍵能力：

• 全員三分能力：以40%的命中率為基本目標。
• 快速決策力與閱讀比賽能力 (Read & React)：能即時判斷比賽狀況並迅速做出最佳選擇。
• 轉換攻防能力：每個球員都必須具備推進、快速回防的能力。
• 對抗性與終結能力：即使面對強大的身體對抗，依然能在內線成功終結。
• 防守韌性：壓迫對手、積極輪轉，全隊合力搶防守籃板。

日本的經驗告訴我們，這些能力才是決定風格能否成功的關鍵。

3）我們該如何培養適合這種風格的球員？

在這方面，日本提供了具體可行的策略：

（1）發展課程（Development Curriculum）

• 針對每個年齡層（U12、U15、U18）制定統一且明確的教學內容，從最基礎的三分投射、轉換攻防開始培養。
• 不只是練習多，更要練習得有方向、有目標。

（2）Player-Centered Coaching（以球員為中心的訓練方式）

• 教練不再只是輸出戰術，而是透過問問題與創造練習情境，培養球員的主動學習與創造力。
• 透過3x3籃球訓練球員快速決策與主動判斷的能力。

（3）Shooting Project（三分投射計畫）

• 從U12開始，就要清楚建立「正確的投射機制」，包括投籃姿勢、弧線、速度和穩定性。
• 設定清晰的命中率目標，像日本將40%作為一個基本目標，讓所有年齡層都有明確努力方向。

最重要的是，日本提出一個理念：「Everyday to World Standard」—— 每一天的練習都對標世界級的水準，不要只在比賽時才緊張，而要讓「世界級的訓練」成為日常。

我們能從今天開始做什麼？

如果你認同這樣的方向，我們現在就可以做出一些改變：

（1）制定「我們的基本功地圖」

• 從今天開始，定義出馬來西亞籃球的能力框架，將三分投射、轉換能力、防守韌性與快速決策列為重點。
• 讓全國教練能根據這個框架來指導不同年齡層的球員。

（2）設立明確的數據目標

• 如U16球員的三分命中率35%，轉換進攻占每場比賽30%以上，失誤不超過10次，這些具體數字就是我們前進的路標。

（3）善用3x3作為培養平台

• 鼓勵青少年積極參與3x3籃球，因為它是最好的「小空間決策訓練場」，能培養快速反應與創造力。

（4）改變教練角色

• 教練從戰術的灌輸者轉變成學習的引導者，多問問題、引導球員去思考與決定。

（5）用數據檢驗進步

• 在比賽之後，看三分出手比率、轉換得分比率、失誤數字來衡量進步，而非只看比分。

結語：風格是每天選擇的累積

我們不是要變成日本的複製品，而是要從日本學習一個道理：

「適合自己的風格，不是複製別人的成功，而是清楚自己的問題在哪裡，然後日復一日地解決它。」

今天這篇文章，希望能啟發你開始思考：

• 我們真正想打什麼風格的籃球？
• 我們願意為此做出什麼改變？

我們可以從今天開始，從最基本的地方做起，一步一步，打造出真正屬於馬來西亞的籃球風格。

這條路很長，但值得我們每一個人的努力。

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🇬🇧 ENGLISH VERSION

What Style of Basketball is Best for Us?

Recently, I had a discussion with some friends about this topic. I don't think there's a single right answer, but perhaps we can find inspiration from Japan’s recent experiences.

In recent years, Japan's rise in basketball has provided a valuable reference for basketball development throughout Asia. Through systematic self-analysis, they established a clear national basketball identity:
​"Taking the initiative from start to finish, and constantly attacking."

In this article, I'll dive into two key reports from the Japan Basketball Association—"Basketball Japan's Way 2023" and the "Tokyo 2020 Olympics Technical Report 2021"—to help answer three important questions:

1. What style of basketball should we play?
2. What skills are needed to effectively play this style?
3. How can we develop players suitable for this style?

Learning from Japan's Experience in Building a National Basketball Identity

1) What Style of Basketball Should We Play?

When establishing their strategic direction, Japan’s basketball federation first performed a comprehensive analysis of their own environment. They clearly recognized the unique geographical characteristics of being an island nation, their strong cultural tradition of teamwork, and their advantages in training infrastructure. At the same time, they confronted the reality that their players are often at a disadvantage in height and physical strength.

Through detailed analysis of the Tokyo Olympics Technical Report, Japan identified five major challenges for their national teams:

• Limited offensive rebounds
• High turnover rates
• Unstable free throw accuracy
• Need for higher three-point shooting percentages
• Difficulty controlling the tempo of the game

These insights provided clear direction for strategic adjustments.

Based on these findings, Japan defined their core basketball style as "taking the initiative from start to finish and continuously attacking." This wasn't merely a tactical choice—it accurately reflects Japanese basketball culture. They chose speed and intelligence to overcome physical disadvantages, emphasizing teamwork to amplify individual strengths.

The idea of developing all-around players became another distinguishing feature of Japanese basketball. Players are expected to have multi-positional versatility, increasing tactical flexibility and aligning perfectly with Japanese culture's pursuit of perfection and comprehensive development. Additionally, establishing a robust three-point shooting system maximized Japan's technical advantages.

2) What Skills Do Players Need for This Style?

Based on Japan’s "Basketball Japan’s Way 2023" and the "Tokyo 2020 Olympics Technical Report 2021," the following key competencies were highlighted:

• Three-Point Shooting Ability: Aiming for a baseline target of 40% accuracy across the board.
• Rapid Decision-Making and Game Awareness (Read & React): Players must quickly assess game situations and make instant optimal decisions.
• Transition Play: Every player must excel in initiating fast-break opportunities and swiftly getting back on defense.
• Physicality and Finishing Ability: Even against strong physical opponents, players should confidently finish plays around the rim.
• Defensive Toughness: Consistent pressure on opponents, active rotations, and collective effort in defensive rebounding.

Japan’s experience shows these capabilities are critical to successfully executing their chosen basketball style.

3) How Can We Develop Players Suited to This Style?

Japan provides several practical strategies for youth development:

(1) Development Curriculum

• Create unified, clearly defined training content tailored specifically for each age group (U12, U15, U18), starting from fundamental skills such as three-point shooting and transition play.
• Focus on purposeful practice rather than merely increasing training volume.

(2) Player-Centered Coaching

• Coaches are no longer simply teaching tactics; instead, they use questioning and practice scenarios to foster proactive learning and creativity in players.
• Encourage young athletes to engage in 3x3 basketball to develop rapid decision-making and independent judgment.

(3) Dedicated Shooting Project

• Starting from U12, establish correct shooting mechanics—covering form, shooting arc, speed, and stability.
• Clearly set accuracy targets, such as Japan’s standard goal of achieving 40% three-point shooting, providing young players with clear objectives to strive towards.

Most importantly, Japan promotes a mindset called:
​"Everyday to World Standard."​
Rather than only feeling urgency during competitions, every training session should align with world-class standards, embedding international benchmarks into everyday routines.

What Practical Steps Can We Take Today?

If you agree with this direction, here are specific changes we can start making right now:

(1) Create Our Own "Fundamental Skills Roadmap"

• Starting today, define Malaysia’s basketball skill framework, emphasizing three-point shooting, transition play, defensive resilience, and rapid decision-making.
• Allow coaches nationwide to follow this framework and guide players at different age groups accordingly.

(2) Set Clear Data-Driven Goals

• For example, for U16 players: aim for a 35% three-point shooting accuracy, achieve at least 30% transition offense per game, and limit turnovers to less than 10 per game. These concrete figures will guide our progress.

(3) Use 3x3 as a Key Development Platform

• Actively encourage youth participation in 3x3 basketball, as it is an ideal setting for developing decision-making skills, quick reactions, and creativity in confined spaces.

(4) Transform the Coach’s Role

• Coaches must shift from purely tactical instruction to becoming facilitators of learning. They should ask questions more often, encouraging players to think and make decisions for themselves.

(5) Evaluate Progress Through Clear Metrics

• After each game, measure progress by analyzing the three-point shooting rate, transition scoring rate, and number of turnovers—not just the final score.

Conclusion: Basketball Style is Built Through Daily Choices

The aim isn't to become a copy of Japan, but rather to learn this valuable lesson from them:

Through this article, I hope you begin to reflect on these important questions:

• What basketball style do we truly want to play?
• What specific changes are we willing to make?

We can start today, building from the most fundamental aspects, step by step, to create a basketball style truly unique to Malaysia.

This journey is long, but it’s worth every bit of our collective effort.

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