BASKETBALL

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18465, 2 August 1934, Page 8

BASKETBALL

REPRESENTATIVE TEAM COMMENTS ON PLAYERS The following comments on this year's Poverty Bay representative basketball team compiled by “Looker-On” have been forwarded to tlie Herald Miss R. istepheuson, captain.—She should do well m this capacity, both on the field and socially. On Hie whole, sue piavs a very clean, last game, although she is, at time, inclined to 'Tend” her opponent. IShe opens up very nicety, and is reliable in an cniergemy. Interception of passes is one ol her strong points. Miss L. Byrne, vice-captain.—She lias an old iieact on young shoulders, and is a mistress ol lorwartl play. bile is very goon at short passing movements and neeps play moving very quickly in her tliird. She runs too frequently while m pos.-a-ssiun ol the, bail, particularly when aim approaches the goal. .Uiss .Yl. Thomson.— inL player has shown a great improvement during tin* n.iSl two hCiloOaS, UiKl WilCll siie learns to control m*r impulsive temperament will he an omstauding lorwaiu. She jumps wmi, Keeps piay open, out passes wmiiy un occasion, and is prune to “siiduL ’ too hastily. Miss S? Deolu.—This is a player who thinks before sue acts, and usually thinks quickly, .'she is rather “patchy in her snootnigi and does not take lull advantage ot nor height, blie is good at interception and very useful m siiurt passing movements Miss I*. lieule. —him is much improved 'Since when - cm. o-- u-wi-furm” is an excellent shot at goal, but should practice shooting more man she does. She also - runs Lou frequently

when in possession of the ball. She siiows goou concentration when she is on tiie held.

Miss A. Heaslip.—She is a. '.girl who lias made gigantic strides as the season has progressed. She is cool and unhurried and yet has a happy knack of being in the right place ai the psychological moment. She should use lier hcigmt a little mure, and has a habit of gazing about lor the next person to whom to pass tlie bail instead of making a. snap judgment. Miss YV. /Murray.—This player is too inclined to “take things easy” ii there is nothing at slake, out when necessary can play a very sound game. She intercepts well, and is a clean player and possesses that self-confidence so necessary to one playing in the position she occupies. Perhaps she should have iewer “irons in the lire,” as she fre-

ik . 1 l, v looks tired. Miss E. Wallace. —She is an excellent wmg-centre, and one who gives of her best all the time. She has a habit of looking at the referee if she commits a faint,’’ and so- is “caught” more frequently, than slu, would otherwise be. bhe scouts well and passes accurately and quickly. Mrs. C. Williamson.—This is an experienced player who makes the most of every opportunity, and does not make the same mistake twice. She is well endowed with stamina and endurance, and plays a good game always. She does not always girt rid of the ball quickly enough, and is apt to wander into tin; centre of the court instead of Staying on the wing. Mrs. R. Good. —As was amply demonstrtaed at last- year’s tournament, she can always he relied upon to be in position when the occasion arises, and is a most formidable opponent, as her play is. as a rule, more aggressive than defensive. She is a little inclined to “rest on her laurels,” and should jump more for the ball avoid personal contact, and should keep more in touch with her opponent. Miss T. Muirhead. —This is a young' player of much promise, and a gill who lias her heart, in her work. She is in-j dined to overguard and personal contact is a little too common. Furthermore, she does not hack up her fellow-defence players sufficiently. bhe takes full advantage of her height and also intercepts well. Her passes arc usually “snappy” and well placed. Miss M. McKinley.—She is very quick on her feet, and one who causes the referee very little bother. She lias improved considerably during tlie season and. as a rule, displays excellent judgment. She intercepts well and lias an j easy jump, which is a very decided asset, j She is inclined to pass wildly at times j and to "fend” her partner. ,