GOOD RECORD

Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 130, 3 June 1937, Page 24

GOOD RECORD

EAST'S VICTORIES

FIRST ROUND ENDED

■Wellington East, by defeating University on Saturday, completed the first round of matches with an unbroken record. East gained their lead in the first half, the half-time score being 13-5. University at this stage were finding it difficult to break through the East defence, which continually intercepted when the ball was nearly -ap,to goal. In the second spell, East's defence slackened, and' improved play on the part of University, saw the second half score at 12-11 in East's favour. Their first-half lead was.too much to overcome and the game ended Wellington East 25, University 16. Awatea followed up their good exhibition of the previous Saturday by decisively beating Wesley by 23 goals to 14. V. King scored some beautifully clean goals for Awatea, and was accurate throughout the game. Wesley's weakness was in finishing off attacking movements, their' forwards using too many passes in the goal third. SENIOR B GRADE. One of the closest and most exciting of Saturday's games was that in which Furlor A won by one goal from Island Bay 0.5., who were the only unbeaten team in section 2. Their defeat by Furlor A places them equal with Wel T lington East O.G. and Furlor A for first place in the section, and with close games between all three in the first round, the second .round will be exceedingly interesting. Island Bay showed good passing and understanding of one another's play, but with Furlor playing ■ a particularly fast game, could not avert defeat. With but a -minute to go, and Furlor one point ahead, Island Bay spurted, and with good interception by the defence, quickly sent the ball down to their forwards to a good position right in front of the ball, only to lose what looked like a certain goal because one of the forwards carelessly infringed by stepping on the line. From then, Island Bay had'no hope of equalising. S. Jones was outstanding in the Furlor centre. . ■ ■' • , ■'. The game to decide *the first place in section 1, Kia Ora v. Woolworths, was Won by the former comfortably by 23 goals to 13. Kia Ora forwards played their best game to date, E. Wheeler shooting well. For Woolworths, V. Taylor shot accurately, but did not come out enough for the ball. Kia Ora are now 11 points, with:*. Woolworths in "second',place, with 8 points in section 1. ' *"■ " KING'S BIRTHDAY TOURNAMENT. The annual King's Birthday tournament will be held next Wednesday, and entries close on Friday, June ,4. Late entries may be handed to ground stewards on Saturday; on payment of a late entry fee. Grounds have been allotted ias follows: —Senior A, i 0.30 a.m., Mount Cook; senior B, 10.30 a.m, Mount Cook;., third grade, 9.30 a.m., Mount Cook; fifth grade, 9.30 a.m., Mount Cook. Fourth grade,, fourth junior, and fifth junior, Hataitai, at 9.30 a.m. The draw for the tournament will be published prior to the day if possible, and teams are asked to watch Tuesday's paper for any changes. - It is hoped to conclude all section games by 1 o'clock, and to play all semi-finals and finals at Mount Cook courts in the afternoon. An added attraction will be a match between the executive and referees, and supporters can be assured of a good afternoon's entertainment with this match"and all finals, for-the tournament. : ' HINTS FOR PRACTICE. Many, of the teams in the lower grades are sadly lacking in team combination, and players individually are decidedly not fit. These teams would be well advised to set aside at least a quarter of an hour each practice for training in running, jumping, skipping, etc. In view of the cold weather experienced lately, players would do well to warm up with a few.; general activities before handling : the ball. Beginning in ring formation^ set off at a slow run, making the strides as long as possible. From this ' gradually quicken' ,the pace^ still keeping the long, even strides. Finish with- a fast run, quickening the pace to top speed. Players should manage this without becoming unduly breathless. Follow the run with some jumping exercises. An easy way is to stretch a rope across the floor and then "keep the kettle boiling." With each j.ump the . player should imagine she is leaping for the ball, and stretch accordingly. Skipping, of course, can well be done at home. The best time is before breakfast. Try skipping up to 100 at an even, moderate pace, at the same time breathing deeply and evenly. Many teams have their own methods of training, but those who have been in the habit of giving all their time to playing basketball are advised to try some of these very simple exercises for a change. Training should be followed by practice in handling the ball. This ■is really very necessary, especially for teams in the lowest grades, where much fumbling spoils the game; Practise taking and getting rid of the ball, from all directions. Some good passing movements will be outlined at a later date, but in the meantime players should not neglect passing practice. Finish up with a good, hard game, and do not neglect to put into practice all the movements practised previously. Those responsible for the goalshooting should set up a ring at home and spend a few minutes in practice each day. After all, if the rest of the team do the spade work, it is up to the fqrw.ards to be accurate with their shooting, and this can only be accomplished by constant practice.. THIRD.GRADE TRIALS. Third grade trial players are J. Mustrove, J. Rigarlford, D. Stevenson, P. Jones, J. Parkinton, K. Shaw, N. Corien. A. Dentice, B, Ives, N. Bundell, D. Smith, P. Stephens, S. Morrison, M. Alberton, J. Firth, M. Douglas, G. Anderson, D. Martin, S. Wildermoth, M. Purdie, P. Peters, M. Hudson, J. Wilkens, S. Thomson.