Slam Dunking Their Way Back: Shandong Hi-Speed Men’s Basketball Team Revs Up for Playoff Return
Shandong Hi-Speed Men’s Basketball Team Aims for Playoffs with New Coach Qiu Biao
Qiu Biao has very strict requirements for training. Photo by Guo Yao, a reporter from Jinan Times and New Yellow River Client
On the afternoon of September 3, Shandong High-Speed Men’s Basketball Team held a media open class at the basketball hall of the Shandong Provincial Sports Bureau Training Center. All 16 domestic players and foreign aid Chris participated in the training. In an interview with the media, head coach Qiu Biao said that he hopes to lead the team to play all-out offense and defense team basketball, and that Shandong High-Speed Men’s Basketball Team “must return to the CBA playoffs” in the new season.
Qiu Biao’s Coaching Philosophy
Qiu Biao requires real attack and real defense in training and emphasizes team cohesion. He believes that unity brings vitality, and vitality brings energy. Competitive sports rely on results. If you play well, everything is right, and if you play badly, everything is wrong.
In recent years, the performance of Shandong Men’s Basketball Team has not been ideal. Many fans feel that the team lacks vitality and some players are too comfortable and have no pursuit. Qiu Biao has made drastic personnel adjustments to the team, introducing new domestic players and foreign aids to bring positive changes to the team.
Training Session
The training session on September 3 was intense, with players defending and running desperately. Qiu Biao showed his “devil coach” side, severely criticizing players who did not meet his expectations. “Old comrade, focus!” “Are you two in love? The offense and defense must be fast!” “Xu Mengjun, are you waiting for everyone to feed you the ball? If there is no chance to shoot a three-pointer, you should play defense and actively grab rebounds.”
Qiu Biao’s Expectations
Qiu Biao explained that he replaced some players after taking office because he hoped the team would have a new start, new changes, and a new atmosphere. “Shandong is a province with a strong sports industry and attaches great importance to basketball. The Shandong High-Speed Men’s Basketball Team must return to the playoffs in the new season.”
He also emphasized the importance of team cohesion and unity. “I hope that after the Shandong Men’s Basketball Team returns to the playoffs, we will taste the process again, and we may see something different.”
Foreign Aids
The CBA foreign aid policy has changed in the new season, and Qiu Biao has signed new foreign players, including Chris, Wigginton, and Gailey. He believes that these players will bring strength and cooperation to the team, and that their game attitude and state are crucial to the team’s success.
Conclusion
Qiu Biao’s answer to the question of whether he feels pressure taking over the Shandong Men’s Basketball Team was straightforward: “Since I became a player, I have felt that pressure is actually motivation. The greater the pressure, the greater the motivation. I enjoy this process very much. In the new season, I will devote myself to my work. I hope that the whole team will unite as one, play with vigor and vitality, and set off a ‘high-speed whirlwind’ in the CBA.”
Author: Li Fujie, reporter of Jinan Times New Yellow River Client
Editor-in-charge: Tian Yanmin