Slam Dunk Vol. 3: Slam Dunk, Vol. 3
- ISBN
- 9781421519852
- Publisher
- VIZ
- English release
- Pages
- 188
Basic shooting practice gives this early Slam Dunk volume its buying appeal. VIZ centers the description on Sakuragi trying to learn a layup while managing his pride, with captain Akagi applying pressure. Choose this as part of the opening sequence if the work behind an athletic claim interests you. It is not the reason to buy the run for major matches; its narrower attraction is a beginner confronting an ordinary basketball skill.
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The useful correction here is to Sakuragi's idea of difficulty. VIZ contrasts his confidence about a spectacular dunk with the trouble of learning a basic layup. A plain shot becomes a more demanding test of his self-image than an impressive claim. That is a reason to include the training material when reading forward, even if it is a weak choice as an isolated gift for someone seeking tournament play. Repetition carries the buying case: the small skill matters because his confidence has already outrun his control of it.
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