This is our first match of the season.
We started off strong with a full court press and continued executing it throughout the game. Through fast breaks and set plays, we managed to outscore the opponents.
There is nothing much to say about this match. Nonetheless, there is still room for improvement on varies aspects of the game, especially on communication. Bao Kun, please speak louder or SHOUT!
This is the first game of the season, and there is still a long way to go. Let’s Do It.
Scoring by quarters:
1st Quarter -- KCP 2 RI 41
2nd Quarter -- KCP 2 RI 18
3rd Quarter -- KCP 8 RI 39
4th Quarter -- KCP 6 RI 22
From the Coach:
This was a good start to the season for us. We got the new sec 1s significant playing time and some even took part in their first competitive schools match. Keep it up!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
RI 39-39 Presbyterian High
This is our last friendly match before our season which starts on 26th March. We played this team once during the December holidays. It was a close match, but we emerged victorious. This time, we wanted to see how much we have improved since then.
We knew that Pres High had a very good forward. Coach knew that too, and he made one us guard him whenever he was in court. This was to prevent him from even getting hold of the ball.
In the first quarter, we succeeded in stopping him. He did not manage to score a single point, and even had a travelling violation called against him. On the offensive end, we had numerous fast breaks which we converted. However, we did not have a fix set play. Coach did not want us to stick to a set play. He felt that we needed to have changes and react to the opponent’s defense. Our play was generally easy to run. The low post asked for the ball at the short corner while the high post would screen for the point guard or cut to the basket. Nonetheless, we executed the play rather well. However, our post missed quite a few easy shots as they were ‘too rushed’ (as quoted by coach).
In the second quarter, the opponents devised a play to free their star forward. The post nearest to him would go up and do a back door screen, while he would cut all the way to the other side court. On varies occasion, our post did not warn our forward of the screen. As our forward’s back was facing the opponent’s post, he was not aware of the screen. When the star forward cut, our forward was caught off guard and had no time to react. Furthermore, due to lack of miscommunication, we did not know whether to switch or not. Even when the opponent forward had already reached the other side of the court, we were still confused. On varies occasion, both our players would follow the forward leaving the opponent’s post unguarded.
On offense, we still had a few fast breaks and our play was still the same. However, the opponent’s defense changed from a man to man to a zone defense. When our post got hold of the ball at the short corner, their post would stand about 1 meter away. Furthermore, their forward would drop back and provide help. This defense was effective in preventing our post from driving to the basket. We took a few shots and together with our fast breaks, we led by 1 point.
In the third quarter, we were rather slow on defense and the opponents could get a few fast breaks of their own. Furthermore, our two guards who was the fastest back on defense did not communicate well enough. For example, when they saw two opponents already back and waiting to get a fast break, they were confused of who to take because they were not the original man that they were suppose to defend. Some time, both our guards would defend one of the opponents, leaving the other unguarded and ready for an easy two. Still, we managed to get a few rejects and quite a few steals. The steals mostly came from our point guard. However, there was times when he was also ‘too rushed’. When he stole the ball, he dribbled to the 3 point arc and took a shot. Unfortunately, he missed, and our post was not ready to get the rebound.
With about 2 minutes left to the end of the third quarter, it started raining. We decided not to continue playing and the final score was a tie, 39-39. Nonetheless, we definitely showed a significant improvement compared to our previous game with Pres High. Our offense was a lot more organized than before. Now all we can do is get ready for the upcoming South Zone Basketball Competition!
We knew that Pres High had a very good forward. Coach knew that too, and he made one us guard him whenever he was in court. This was to prevent him from even getting hold of the ball.
In the first quarter, we succeeded in stopping him. He did not manage to score a single point, and even had a travelling violation called against him. On the offensive end, we had numerous fast breaks which we converted. However, we did not have a fix set play. Coach did not want us to stick to a set play. He felt that we needed to have changes and react to the opponent’s defense. Our play was generally easy to run. The low post asked for the ball at the short corner while the high post would screen for the point guard or cut to the basket. Nonetheless, we executed the play rather well. However, our post missed quite a few easy shots as they were ‘too rushed’ (as quoted by coach).
In the second quarter, the opponents devised a play to free their star forward. The post nearest to him would go up and do a back door screen, while he would cut all the way to the other side court. On varies occasion, our post did not warn our forward of the screen. As our forward’s back was facing the opponent’s post, he was not aware of the screen. When the star forward cut, our forward was caught off guard and had no time to react. Furthermore, due to lack of miscommunication, we did not know whether to switch or not. Even when the opponent forward had already reached the other side of the court, we were still confused. On varies occasion, both our players would follow the forward leaving the opponent’s post unguarded.
On offense, we still had a few fast breaks and our play was still the same. However, the opponent’s defense changed from a man to man to a zone defense. When our post got hold of the ball at the short corner, their post would stand about 1 meter away. Furthermore, their forward would drop back and provide help. This defense was effective in preventing our post from driving to the basket. We took a few shots and together with our fast breaks, we led by 1 point.
In the third quarter, we were rather slow on defense and the opponents could get a few fast breaks of their own. Furthermore, our two guards who was the fastest back on defense did not communicate well enough. For example, when they saw two opponents already back and waiting to get a fast break, they were confused of who to take because they were not the original man that they were suppose to defend. Some time, both our guards would defend one of the opponents, leaving the other unguarded and ready for an easy two. Still, we managed to get a few rejects and quite a few steals. The steals mostly came from our point guard. However, there was times when he was also ‘too rushed’. When he stole the ball, he dribbled to the 3 point arc and took a shot. Unfortunately, he missed, and our post was not ready to get the rebound.
With about 2 minutes left to the end of the third quarter, it started raining. We decided not to continue playing and the final score was a tie, 39-39. Nonetheless, we definitely showed a significant improvement compared to our previous game with Pres High. Our offense was a lot more organized than before. Now all we can do is get ready for the upcoming South Zone Basketball Competition!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
C’ div South Zone Round 1 Match Fixtures
| Date | Time | Venue | Opponent | Colour of jersey to wear
|
| 26 March (Fri) | 14:15 | Fairfield Methodist Secondary | Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School | Dark |
| 1 April (Thu) | 11:45 | Gan Eng Seng School | Balestier Hill Secondary School | White |
| 5 April (Mon) | 14:15 | Fairfield Methodist Secondary | Mayflower Secondary School | Dark |
| 9 April (Fri) | 11:45 | Fairfield Methodist Secondary | Bendemeer Secondary School | White |
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Raffles 47 – 29 Fast Break Club
(posted by mark)
Starting the game with the full court press, we were determined to show what we had practiced during training. At the start, our opponents were unprepared for it, and turned the ball over, allowing us to have a 10-0 run. The opponents called a time-out, with a clear intention to break our press. They placed one man in the centre of the court. Our front men were unable to get to the opponents centre man in time to prevent the pass. This was because they were too near the baseline, and were not fast enough to reach the centre man. They were probably too excited to intercept the ball after scoring so many. After the pass to the front man, it was a simple fast break play followed by 2 points.
Naturally, we push back the press and stop the middle pass. The opponents were then force to dribble down the sideline of the court. However, miscommunication and lack of practice made us unable to trap them were we wanted to, and the opponents could still dribble the ball all the way pass the half court line.
In the third and fourth quarter, our points did not come from the press, but rather from set plays and 3 pointers. Nevertheless, we still managed to outscore the opponents. At the start of the last quarter, one of our post players drew his fourth foul. He was send to the bench. With 5 minutes remaining, coach sent him back to the game reminding him not to foul. Still, within a minute, due to a bad screen, the referee called him for moving screen, and he was forced back to the bench.
Coach has reminded the starting players not to foul. If possible, play safe and not get a single foul. Suppose the referee might be a little biased and call foul for even the slightest mistake, we should act smart and not give the ref a chance. In this game, the opponents had a 13 point deficit, making a comeback tough. However, suppose it was only say 5 points, without a key player, it will make the opponent's job a lot easier.
Also, to the new sec 1s, welcome to the team! Hope you got something out of your first game as a RI bballer! Do try to remember all the plays we have, like the presses which we did during this match.
Congratz to the B div for their amazing comeback during their match! ( B'div played with the seniors of that club)
Scoring by quarters:
1st Quarter –FastBreak 6 RI 15
2nd Quarter -- FastBreak 10 RI 13
3rd Quarter -- FastBreak 8 RI 9
4th Quarter -- FastBreak 5 RI 10
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