On July 4, Beijing time, Zhang Ziyu's performance in the U18 Women's Basketball Asian Cup attracted great attention from the outside world. Next, Zhang Ziyu will definitely become the target of the Chinese women's basketball team, and may even become a landmark figure of the Chinese women's basketball team in the future. But one thing that is imminent is, how can Zhang Ziyu improve? Because according to the existing rules, Zhang Ziyu will not be able to play in the WCBA league next season, and she can only continue to play in the youth team, but this does not mean much to Zhang Ziyu.
According to the WCBA's current system, players must be at least 17 years old and 5 months old last season, and they must wait until they are 18 years old to play. Zhang Ziyu, who was born on May 2, 2007, will not be able to register in the WCBA league next season. If he can register, even if Zhang Ziyu can't play, he can train with the Shandong senior team, which will be a good opportunity for Zhang Ziyu to improve.
Judging from the U18 Asian Cup, Zhang Ziyu's height advantage is huge, but her inside steps are about equal to 0, and skills such as hook hands and back bodies are also very lacking. The youth coach doesn't look like she can improve much and she has to be coached at a higher level. From this point of view, playing against senior players early helps her to hone her skills, even if they train together.
In fact, the WCBA rules have changed last season. Previously, you had to be at least 18 years old to register, but last season it was brought forward by eight months. If changes continue to be made before the start of next season, it will be a great benefit for Zhang Ziyu. After all, Zhang Ziyu now has no opponents in the domestic youth team, and she doesn't need to prove herself in this kind of competition. If you can adapt to the rhythm of the senior team as soon as possible and polish your skills, it will also be a blessing for the Chinese women's basketball team.