策应 (cè yìng) — (verb) to coordinate support (in military or team operations); (verb) to execute a pick-and-roll (in basketball)
Definition
In both military and basketball contexts, 策应 means a supporting unit or player coordinating to help a main attacker — secondary, supportive action, not leading the play.
verb
to coordinate support (in military or team operations)to execute a pick-and-roll (in basketball)
Examples
- 策应。Zuǒ yì bù duì fù zé cè yìng zhǔ gōng bù duì de jìn gōng.The left-wing unit is responsible for coordinating support for the main attack force.
- 策应，。Zhōng fēng zài wài xiàn cè yìng, wèi hòu wèi chuàng zào le tóu lán jī huì.The center set a screen on the perimeter, creating a shooting opportunity for the guard.
- ，策应。Tā men cǎi yòng sān èr lián fáng, yóu qián fēng zài wài wéi cè yìng.They used a 3-2 zone defense, with the forwards providing support on the perimeter.
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