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Thursday,
'Pilgrim's
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
November 21,
1940.
Notes
Hockey
Importance Of Combination
FORWARDS MUST HAVE GOOD UNDERSTANDING
THE ESSENCE OF success in any field game is combination. The forward who can combino the art of dribbling with the art of passing is a formidable opponent to any
Ho can defence. lure his opponent into a false position and yet keep the ball safely in his possession.
Khalsa Too
Good For
University
THE ground at Boundary Street lait Sunday was hard and true, and the game be tween Khalsa and the Univer alty commenced at a fast pace,
Successful combination is do- pendent on the speed of the players, control and accuracy and timing of the pass given without hesitation, and with all the players maintaining their correct positions.
There must be understanding be tween the forwards, more particularly between the inside forwards. Tim Ing and the speed of the pass also all-important.
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The style of attack must be varied uccording to the state of the ground. For example, short passing would be incorrect tactles on a wet ground; the pass would then prove the safer long pass method.
The ideal to be arrived at is as per- possible be-i fect combination as tween tho, centre forward and the twof During the first 15 minutes Inside forwards and, of course, be- - there seemed little to choose between each player on the wing withi tween the two sides, but it soon his partner. became evident that Khalsa had
Pivot Of The Line
The centre-forward is the pivot of
DUO-BRIDGE
(British, Made);
RANDOM The Board for Two Players
JOTTINGS
Sticks When Taking
A Free Hit
WAS saked by an enthusiast
only the other day if "sticks".. could be given against a player when taking a free hit. The answer is "Yes." When taking a free hit, if the striker misses the ball he shall take the hit Jagain, provided that he has not contravened "Rule 10 (b) which reads: "When striking at the ball, no part of the stick shall be raised above the shoulder,. either at the beginning or at the end of a stroke." Some good players, who hardly give sticka" in the course of general ing a free hit (though often they only have to hit the ball, a short. distance). It is not always necessary, however, to pull up a player for a slight Infringement when a free bit is being taken in midfield at the beginning of n game.
Ernio Fowler, the O.B.A. centre-forward, breaking through in the play, invariably do so when tak
rather The Police won. League match against Police last week-end,
surprisingly, by two goals to one.-Ming Yuen.
POLICE SURPRISE
C. B. A. 2-1
POLICE covered themselves with distinction at King'e Park last Sunday morning and most of the best I was very noticeable. In at least hockey was forthcoming from their forwards.
re-
Brat half. In the second half, play cohesion amongst the five forwards an unmarked position and he/akipper-Ernio should bear this intice of delaying your decision for half |
co-
three league games played last Sunday that the umpires on many occasions failed to bring into force the operation of the "advantage” a definite superiority in defence
Right from the bully-off, the Ernie Fowler worked hard at centre clause. The "advantage" ráte can and that their forwards were re-
be sufficiently studied by coiving the better support.
the line to a great extent he is held guardians of the law harassed but his constant bickering was irritat-never responsible for the proper unison and the C.B.A. defence and snapped
umpires. It is impossible to specify ing.
the numerous occasions when the If orders are to be given, the rule can be
put Into The forwards were pissing well balance of the line as a whole. It
force, but be forthcoming from the member that it you make it a prac and as a result of some pretty move-ia knowledge of when and where to a goal in the eleventh minute
at centre-pasa and the power to take such a when a pass found Howlett in should
art of menta, Awiar Singh,
a second, the advantage" rule will -forward, ecored three goals in the Dans which produces the
went on to open the score from mind, for on him depends the
operation of
of his attack.
often come into play automatically There are important points to re-
The Whitley brothers, Tom und
and the decision which you were became slower and the winners had
member in passing. The moment to close range. things practically their own way.
Soon after Jasbir Singh, when Norman, were good-the former did about to give will be unnecessary. make a pass is immediately before
grand work both in defence and ot- Penetrating the University defence being tackled; and the pass should well-placed, missed a certainty.
During CBA. attack immediate-tack. Alnsile and N. L. Smith did nuinly on the right flank, further be made sufBelently wide to ensure
anly after, Smith should have equalised all that could be desired of them. goals were registered by Awtar Singh that it is not intercepted by
Had it not been for, the bumpy ), Guest and Karminder Singh. opponent.
but his shot across the goal-mouth The weakness of the students at- Much ineffective passing is caused was wide and he had the mortifying state of the ground, play would have tack was shown in this half when by forwards disposed to leave their experience of seeing Noranjan Singh been more entertaining. Souza, in the Khalea goal, only pass a split second too late, even miss the ball completely while try- touched, the ball' once. They also when they are not closely chal-ing to kick clear.
End to end play followed with the! failed to get into the home circle or lenged. A safety-first device to al dven force a twenty-ave. In the forward is first to draw his oppon- Pollco dinging grimly to their lead dosing stages the match was too one-ent before taking his pass, as this is until the interval.
C.B.A. Equalise sided to be interesting.
then likely to be of greater value.
There are three kinds of passes. CBA.. gained confidence after the Khalsa Impressive namely, square, diagonal and the breather and they had the Police de-
is hil "through." The square pass is fence definitely rattled. Shots were
The following will represent Tongkang Fielding a re-organised attack, the
of an cleared by the Police keeper from Khalsa forwards played with better for pushed almost in front
a tre Smith, King and E. Fowler. How-Cricket Club against Indians on Saturday,
Firsts (away) Owen-Hughes 7. understanding. Karminder Singh was opponent; the diagonal pass
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Cricket Teams For Saturday
If the perpetrator of a foul is the loser by reason of his foul, let his opponents keep their advantage by keeping your whistle silent.. A foul, which turns out to be an advantage to an opponent is as good as, and often better than, a free bit.
A
NAVAL goal-keeper in a game during the week-end was most fortunate in not having a penalty bully given against him on at least! three occasions when he discarded his stick in attempting to stop the ball with his hands. If a goal-keeper
a speedy, right winger and Awfar / quent one to the wingers from the ever, after forcing`a short corner, Lawrence, J. 1 Ilaley, N, D. Booker, C. falls on, or besides, the ball in front
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front
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tant
hit.
ler. L. T. Ride, D
D. C. & Grose, W. G. of goal, or discards his stick at any a player should execute square pass
moment, an award of a penalty bully with bis hooting. Jangeer Singh,
of his Far from being dismayed, Police Finale, J. C. Pearce.
Seconds Theme), E, F, R. Mitchell, Dwould be appreciated in most cases. on the left wing, was still a trifle slow some three yards in with his centres and often was caught opponent, always taking care to con-redoubled their efforts, and with, ten S. Robb, D. Q. Carsons, W. Stoker, A. K. Local umpires should bear this Int
the Ume of minutes to go, Teja Singh centred Mackenzie 11. J. Armstrong, A. T. Dow
H, B. W. Paterson, C. E, Gahagan, G. P. mind. in an off-sido position. M. H. Han- ceal his intentions up
The following will represent Craigen- san, us' pivot, Was prominent, but passing. The direction of the
to score a grand goal.. Gurdial
Several scoring chances were miss-sower against Civil Service: His wild hitting was of ward to whom it is given to take
the closing. Dimori, A. B. Hamson, A ed by both sides in
Abraham, their brilliant ventre- little help to his forwards. Kishen the ball in his stride.
minutes and though the home team B. R. Trance, IL R. Trance, A Singh was safe back who covered
fought hard for an equaliser they Loo, T. Lock, W. Hong Bling, G. half, who is at present in Malnya on
Bours..
holiday. It is very doubtful whether his partner well,
Beconds (home) M. Omar (Capt.), he will return to the colony The Varsity forwards werd quite
W. Lam, W. Leonard, UK. Eemall, A.
appointing, at right half, was dis should be such as to enable the for from the right wing for Jasbir Singh charllon. C. W. Diahop.
cular
Faulty Passing
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their
menace
bilir (away) Zimmer (Ca)
Umail.
UNIVERSITY are still without W.
Individually a line of forwards wero-thwarted_by a sure set of dew. K. Way, N, Broadbringe. "A. Hung. Ca fast but did not put in sumelent dash may all be speedy but as a line, speed fenders.
The result was certainly a feather | H. zamál, z. J. Mitchell, 11. La Forman, In their attacks. Young Chillah, the is of little avail it passes are faulty.
In the cop of the Police. Teja Singh L. Younguye, leserver:M. C. Hing. right inner, gave a very creditable Unless passes are made properly and Jasbir Singh were their best for-B. Leonard, H. Esmall, O. KL. Omar.TUERE is no truth in the rumour
The following will represent the performance, his stickwork in parti- forwards will be checked in
that goal averages will count in bring
good. Hans Raj, the left stride. They have to stop to gather wards, their leader, being
match against the China Command winger, was the next best. Hukan up
Passes which are hit at them in- to the C.B.A. Leslie was the best of Royal Air Force in a triendly cricket League fixtures should more than one worked hard at centre helf and stead of being sent slightly ahead of the halves and Man Singh, though Headquarters at Sookunpon on Satur-team Anish up at the top of the table
erratie, did well at back.
with the same number of points. If Sived good support from 3, S. Kor them.
dayne Gillesple, A. R. Paling, HAJ, two or more teams end with the same Attack Off Form at right back,
As the "through" phrs is hit
Cook. H. R. Stockham, J.R.8, Stimson, W. C.B.A. attack had a bad day, and H. Smith, L. H. Hunt, F. L. Hemsly, Tnumber of potata, a play-off will be Due to their examinations, the straight down-field and well ahead of undergraduates are unable to fold an opponent, it cannot be effective the forwards missed several chances.i. Hawkins, N. R. Clarkson, C. E. Abbas enforced as before. their best alde at the moment.
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with such precision as a square or diagonal pass. Naturally the finest form of combination lies in its wide variation. Passing should never be
MARY HARDWICK come stereotyped or made too obvious
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NEW YORK, Nov. 20 (Reuler) →
to opponents.
CLUB SENIOR XI
The followiht will represent Hong-
Miss Mary Hardwick, the British kong Football Club first eleven against Wightrian Cup player, has turned Kowloon in the First Division of the professional, it is announced here. Football League on Saturday:
J. Odall: 8. 11. Strange and Gaw; 3. She has signed a contract to parti skinner ic. Forrow. and Z. Strange: cipate in a tour with Budge, Tilden stopkinson. Scott, F, Yowler, B. 1. Buck- and Miss Alice Marble.
ford and orien
next:
CLUB "A" PLAYERS MAKE
GOOD USE OF CHANCES
(By "Fly-half")
CLUB “A” TOOK advantage of most of their chances when they defeated Middlesox XV at srugby by 12 points (three tries and a penalty goal) to nil on the Club ground yesterday evening.
Middlesex deserved to score on one or two occasions and only last-minute saving by Club with a lucky bounce prevented
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Police Hold Up R. A.
A re-organised Police three line held the Royal Artillery to Godfrey did good works in the Club time and again. He broke clean a scoreless draw at Boundary three line although he did hang or through on one occasion and a score Street yesterday.
a bit too long. He certainly went for would have resulted but for a knock-
his openings. Hynes, the other in- on by another player backing up.
Viriga, a nowcomer to the
sido three, took some wild passes Berry was a notable absentee from Police team, showed promise on marvellously. He gave P. B. Wilson the pack in which Howitt obtained the wing. He Is Inclined to some good openings. The winger quite fair share of the ball from overdo his foot-work and neglect played an earnest game, having bad Burford.
luck when he crashed his way to get Godfrey opened the scoring when his hands.
over, only to put a foot over the he brushed past the Army defenders Wall, at full-back, got his kicks ingoal line in endeavouring to avold to fall over near the dog with two the Middlesex full back, Army men on top of him. Stark into touch. Howlett and Dempsey Day Was fast in following up wild failed to convert Then on the other kept a good hold on Taverner and kicks ahead and has his speed to side of the naid, Morgan broke away Giblin despite Dempsey's lack of thank for his ability to do the from a scrum with the ball at his feet speed. Taylor was played at wing
It off. unorthodox and
try
to hack it upheld and over the line forward where he did well in the line Morgan, at stand-off, was a shade where either he or Needhamh touched outs
base of the scrum by the Police for too high and behind with his passing down. Stark again filled to major Disorganised and hampered at the Awards, Wedderburn did not give his from the base of the serum and thus Iso,
Middlesex gained ground in the usual smooth service; as a result the hmmpered Charter. The latter held the ball well but, receiving. It late, first half mainly through good work backs, receiving late, appeared 3 "id was an easy target for a tackle.
by their forwards with the ball at try and break through rather then Burford was an energelig hooker their feat. Just after this, Hynes let the interception if they pissed, pove The wing threes, Richards - and for Club and figured prominently in Wilson off on the wing where he
the play in the loose. Moody and forged his way over only, in falling, Marah, were seldom in action. Bom Lee were also hard, workers.
to kick a leg over the in-goal line.. pas and Evans Ware prominent in the
pack.
Man Outstanding
The Middlesex left-wing combina
Lucky Score
In the second-half, Day, started off
Redman took
tlón looked dangerous time and again. by fly-kicking from middeld near the over and score. Stark again failed Man, ar stand-off half, was certainly Craigengewer, C.C. and ended up at to convert... the outstanding Army player. His the corusë, near the Football Club tackling of Charler prevented the with a lucky bounce, which fell into way out and klekod a good Club man from opening up the game, his arms; a yard From; the line, to gol gout
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Let us admit at once that there are certain technical We are well aware difficulties which cannot be overcome.
of them but they do not affect the character of the game- In any way. Neither player sees more than his own hand while bidding and only his own hand and Dummy during play.
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