Professor Lee Hyung-joo of Hongik University visited several universities in Japan for five days and four nights from July 7 to 11 and announced the secret of the amazing growth of Japanese basketball. Professor Lee Hyung-joo visited several universities in Japan under the judgment that the growth of Japanese basketball was not just a temporary phenomenon, but the result of a systematic system and strategic approach. In the process, he investigated the research papers on basketball published in various academic journals and found that the academic foundation of Japanese basketball was very solid.
First, it is the abundance of research materials related to basketball. In Japan, it has been confirmed that a number of research papers related to basketball have been published. Papers related to basketball training and strategy could be easily found in various academic journals, and many basketball leaders are referring to this to conduct training. This shows that the growth of Japanese basketball is taking place through an academic foundation.
Second, it is the importance of the youth development system. Japan is investing a lot in youth basketball programs, and through this, it is creating an environment in which young players can receive professional training early. The great advantage is that the cooperative system between the school and the club team is well established, so players can receive consistent education.
Third, the development of domestic leagues. Japan’s B. League has attracted many fans through high-quality games and systematic league management, and has contributed greatly to enhancing the players’ skills. Especially, the participation of foreign players has been a good stimulus for Japanese players.
Fourth, it is the reinforcement of coaching and leader education. The Japanese Basketball Association continues to operate coaching clinics and training programs to strengthen the leaders’ capabilities. It is contributing to raising the overall level of play by allowing players to receive better guidance.
Fifth, expand international exchange and experience. Japan is actively participating in international competitions and supporting players to gain various experiences. It is increasing its competitiveness in the international arena through overseas training and friendly matches. 바카라사이트
Sixth, it is the use of sports science and data analysis. The Japanese basketball team systematically manages the physical strength and skills of the players using the latest sports science technology and data analysis. It plays an important role in improving performance.
Professor Lee Hyung-joo compared the basketball environment of Japan and Korea and pointed out that Korea lacks a systematic and strategic approach despite having a good physical background to play basketball. “In Korea, there are many places where you can enjoy basketball in various places, such as various parks and playgrounds, school grounds, and basketball courts in apartments. However, in Japan, it is hard to find basketball courts in such places. This shows that Korea has more favorable conditions in terms of size. However, Japan has a systematic youth development system, where young players receive professional training and a consistent education by establishing a cooperative system between schools and club teams. Hosting many competitions is important, but we need a place to create educational opportunities. I think that laid the foundation for Japanese basketball.”
Finally, Professor Lee Hyung-joo emphasized that for the development of Korean basketball, the educational system and administrative problems must be solved first. He mentioned that it is necessary to promote the development of domestic basketball by benchmarking Japan’s systematic approach.
Professor Lee Hyung-joo said, “Young players should receive professional training and consistent education in establishing a cooperative system between school and club teams for their future skills rather than their current skills. When you watch middle and high school games between Korea and Japan, there are times when Korea is dominant, but when you look at the games as an adult, you will see many problems in Korean basketball. In order for Korean basketball to grow back to its original intention, it is urgent to revise the education system and solve administrative problems. A systematic approach is needed for the development of all fields, including basketball. This is because it foreshadows future growth. In order to develop Korean basketball, I think we should create our own development method by benchmarking the current systematic approach of Japanese basketball.”
Professor Lee Hyung-joo’s research will systematically analyze the secret of Japanese basketball’s growth and present it as a research paper. In the future, Professor Lee Hyung-joo will continue various studies and efforts for the continuous development of Korean basketball.
