Definition
策应 is a verb originally meaning 'to coordinate support in military operations' — units maneuver to assist each other. In modern usage it extends to sports (especially basketball: setting up a pick-and-roll) and any situation where a player or team provides tactical support from a secondary position.
verb
to coordinate support (in military or team operations)to execute a pick-and-roll (in basketball)
Examples
- 策应。Zuǒyì bùduì fùzé cè yìng zhǔgōng bùduì de jìngōng.The left-wing unit is responsible for coordinating support for the main attack force.
- 策应，。Zhōngfēng zài wàixiàn cè yìng, wèi hòuwèi chuàngzào le tóulán jīhuì.The center set a screen on the perimeter, creating a shooting opportunity for the guard.
- ，策应。Tāmen cǎiyòng sān èr liánfáng, yóu qiánfēng zài wàiwéi cè yìng.They used a 3-2 zone defense, with the forwards providing support on the perimeter.
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