Published 28-02-2026
Keywords
- 29th Olympic Games,
- China women’s basketball,
- forwards,
- defensive techniques
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Abstract
As modern basketball evolves rapidly, defense has become the key to victory and a focus for every national team. China’s women’s basketball team posted mediocre results at the 29th Olympic Games, with defensive shortcomings a major factor. Defense now constitutes a critical bottleneck for the squad’s progress. Using game footage of China versus its opponents, this study applies literature review, video analysis, expert interviews and statistical methods to examine how Olympic-level forwards defend the ball, identify the traits of elite defenses, and pinpoint China’s gaps. Results show Chinese players lag in contesting passes and drives, display slower footwork, and are disadvantaged in physical positioning and defensive intensity. Training should target these weaknesses to improve future performance.
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