WOMEN’S HOCKEY

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 186, 4 May 1933, Page 6

WOMEN’S HOCKEY

Forward-line Formation A MUCH-DEBATED POINT (By ‘‘Critic.’’) A hockey ground is, as must ot us know, iiO yarns wide, having a radius ol 12 yards m which each of the forwards may operate. Except in unusual circuiustances, each i’orward should keep wilbui heiTowu area. The correct formatiou ot the forward line is a much-debated point. 1 have come across prominent players and coaches who favour the semi-circular formation with Hie centre ami inside players slightly in advance of the wings. This formatiou may appear the most advantageous in the minds of some, but 1 wonder if the system has ever been proved successful with a set of fast-moving forwards? , . With a speedy front line the scheme has its great disadvantages, making it necessary very often tor the inside players to stand and wait to receive the in-pass from the wings. Now, if. the wings send the pass too straight across the held the inner forwards have to turn back to gel at it, and it is two chances to one they will be too late. To my mind, the exact opposite ioimatiou is the best for a fast forward line, aud has proved itself to be the more effective. The ball has approximately ~t> yards to travel from the wing players to the centre of the field, making it liiirly easy for the inside forwards to reach anything like an accurately-judged pass whi e on the move. For less speedy iorwatus 1 consider the straight line formation the best. Gaining in Popularity. Judging by the number of new recruits at practice last Saturday, it is eviden that hockey is gaining in popularity the young women of the city aud subuibs. Al every ground visited by the writer, coaches were busy teaching new players the rudiments oi tlie game, and in a number of cases the beginners impressed with their first effort on a hockey field. About Some Players. The powerful and accurate hitting of Miss Joan Wright was noticeable m the College Old Gins practice game at Newtown I’aiK last week. 'Xheie seem to be great possibilities of this player developnig into a reliable full-back if given the opportunity in that particular department ot her team. ti.ittMiss M. West, a member of the Hutt senior A combination last year, will be playing fur that club's senior B team D. Katene, I’oueke left wing, gives every promise of making good in that position. She should, however, remember to use both bands on the stick, to get effective stickwork. , h „ wPf | MLs E. Boole, Ccntics club, that she had lost none of her skill as a forward in a practice match last despite the fact that she had not for nearly two seasons. -Miss I. irl “ < - e kept her position much better than formerly, while Miss R. Kelly in the half line, played a staunch, solid game and worked hard. . . , Judging on the display given against Poneke, the two outstanding players in the Toa attack this season are likely to be Misses Budge, right wing, and D. Arthur, centre forward. Both worked in splendid unison, and with the assistance of Misses E. To Hiko and H. Mi Neera, the inmrs, combined to much C«ect. An acquisition to the College Old Girls club is Miss Mary Dakin, who from what could be seen of her display on Saturday, is sure to be one of the mainstays of the senior B Mrs. IL Walker fullback, showed herself to be as reliable as ever, while Miss AL Wiffin, m goal stood un to a good test with credit. Aliss R. French, Poneke goalkeeper, outshone Mrs. U. Parlier, Toa custodian, last Saturday.- With practice at holding her stick so as to avoid undercutting. Miss French will undoubtedly save her side from danger on demand, and should make a name for herself the seaSo "’liss Skipper, formerly of Huia club, has joined Centics. and is expected to prove a valuable addition. Another new player to the club is Miss Samson, late of the Vivian club. . . Aliss J. Cantrick, the promising rctnuieal Old Girls’ senior full-back will not, it is understood, be available regularly for her team this season. This is uJl*°rtuniite as she is an exceptionally reliable full-back. General Notes. Misses Al. AVifliu, K. Walker, V Wilson J. AVatson. A. Brooky, J.. Yeatman, E. Gapes, E. Lark, J. Hall Al. Cooper and Mrs. H. AValker, members of Hie College Old Girls’ senior B team to play Technical Old Girls, are required at Newtown Park at 1.45 p.m. sharp on Saturtl l There are seven teams in the senior A championship this season, Hutt and AVenerei having withdrawn. A new club to the grade will be Technical Old Girls. The senior B competition which is sure to provide another keen contest has JtIraeted eight teams. The junior and third grades have also been well fi ledResults of nil junior and third grade matches must reach "Critic, c/o Ibe Dominion.” not later than 5 p.m. each Monday so as- to ensure their being published with reports of the senior contests each Tuesday. . . . A slight error appeared in the third grade draw published in Tuesdays Dominion.” The fixture. Technical Old Girls v. Upper Hutt, at Upper Hutt, should have read College Old Girls. Technical Old Girls play Hutt at AA oburn.

The College Old Girls’ hockey teams for Saturday are as under:— Senior A: L. Clark, M. Hallowell. A. Smith,' M. Smith. B. Charles. A. Lucena, I. Pickering, H. McLellan. P. Hilkie, R. Anderson. N. Leach. (Senior B P U J’.' llshed above). Junior: J. AVright, M. Small, D. Hurley. L. Kenai. F. Linklater, K J’ullev. I’. Kofe. M. Eberlet, .1. Murray, L Huilev. A. Mitchell. Third: M. McArdle, A. Fouliy. R. Grlndley, B. Collyer, I, Rusted. P. AVagg, B. Styles. H. Spurdie. M. Rofc. M. AVagg, B. Flack.