Estonia's women's basketball coach Toomas Annuk is gearing up his team for an important match against Slovenia in the Eurobasket qualifiers. As the group standings are tight, with Latvia and the Netherlands leading with three wins each, and Slovenia closely behind with two wins, this game could be pivotal for Estonia's chances of advancing. Annuk emphasizes the need for the team to play with a different strategy against Slovenia, building on the progress made in their previous match against the Netherlands where they notably improved their score deficit.

In their last encounter, Estonia faced a significant challenge against the Netherlands but managed to reduce their initial 38-point deficit to just ten points in the away game. This performance has boosted the team's confidence ahead of the crucial fixture in Ljubljana. Annuk is optimistic about the team's ability to execute a high-quality, fast-paced game, which he believes is essential not only for this game but for the overall tournament performance.

To prepare for the upcoming match, the coach has instructed the team to maintain constant defensive pressure, confident movement in their attacks, and swift ball circulation. The emphasis is on increasing their self-belief and reducing the performance gap against stronger opponents as the tournament progresses. Annuk's approach reflects a readiness to adapt and improve as the qualifiers continue, indicating a determined strategy for the team's future games.