Thursday, CHONGKONG TELEGRAPH
February 6, 1941.
DUTIES
66
'Pilgrim's Hockey Notes
WING
OF
Special Comments On Left Flank Defender
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IN DEFENCE, the first duty of a wing half is to mark the outside forward; to stand constantly between him and the ball and endeavour to "fracze". him out of the game. Theoretically, a left half could play a useful defensive game for his side without once touching the ball, provided the outside right did not touch it either.
Moal attacks develop through the inside forwards, and we will suppose that the opposing in- side-right has the ball and is Just crossing the half-way line.
The left back should come in to tackle him, and the left half should run away, for the wing man, for whom he is responsible, is also run- ning away. He should never to In to tackle the inside man es long as
Tournamont Game
Police "A" Maintain Fine Record
the back is unbeaten. And this Police "A" 1
understanding between the backs and the halven is the foundation of good
Khalsa 0
THE GUARDIANS of the
inside right, when tackled may Law retained their unbeaten pass to the wing, and if the left half record at Boundary Street last fails to intercept the ball, he should Sunday, emerging worthy win- tuckle the winger, across the body, holding the stick in his left hand anders from their match with using the point to play the ball. It Khalsa by. 1-0. The ground is quite possible to do this without was a little slippery, but con- obstruction.
sidering the rain during the Should the winger
ger get away-weck, it was in very good pursue him? It is, as a rule, better for the back to stay In the middle state,
after
the
and for the half to go
Both sides were evenly matched, winger and try to hanger his move and play was even throughout the ments or hurry his cenite,
The worst thing for the half to Arst period, although Vollee "A" and do is to sheer off to the edge of the corisiderably more scoring oppor circle, where he can do nothing to tunities. However, after 15 minutes' stop the centre and merely un-plny, Tejn Singh, gave sight his own backs.
,
lead
his side the
with a a lucky goal The home team held on to this lead like grim death, but it was in the second half that Khalsa's up-
thum
HALF
Yourieff and Waldron (Y.M.C.A.) tackling A. E. P. Guest (Interporters) in the trial match last Saturday. Par- ker (Interporters) waiting in the background.-Ming Yuen,
INTERPORTERS IN ACTION
Selectors' Difficulties
Still Unsolved
:
BACKS
Random Jottings
Selectors' Dilemma
AS THE SELECTORS nominated 17 players after the trials were held, they now And themselves In --zitange- predicament with regard 10 the formation of the Colony attack. With the poor selected material they have in hand it is obvious that two very important positions in altack still remain undecided--these are the right wing and faside left.
I hear from a reliable source that Capt. Kampta. Prasad and 2/Lt;Roms of the Punjabis, who are... now in camp, are doubtful as to whether they may be able to make the trip to Macao,
These circumstances, the Selec- tors could call on Lt Cool and E. Fowler to All the vacancies. These two will undoubtedly strengthen the attack and solve the problem.
A further practice game is to be held next Saturday and as some drastic changes must be made I would ask the Selectors to bear these two names in mind..
IT was broadly commented in Police circles last Sunday that U. B. Souza is at present the best goal-keeper in the Colony. After his splendid ex-
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THE LEADING SPORTS OUTFITTERS
SILVER CUPS
TROPHIES
AND
MEDALLIONS
AGENTS FOR ALL
THE
LEADING
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SPECIAL TERMS TO CLUBS
hibition for Khalsa against the The House of Quality & Service
Police, I don't for
doubt the statement..
moment
However, it la Interesting to note that there was at least one Selector present at last Sunday's Kame 10 witness Souza's Ane display.
Left Wing Attack
THE PRACTICE MATCH held during the week-end I TP an attack develops on the oppos-proach work was far superior, and against the European Y.M.C.A., when a draw of 2-all re-
ing left wing, then the left half it was robust rather
sulted, was not so satisfactory as had been expected. One MACAO, I understand, have becomes the last line of defence, for defence work that prevented the his back in bound to be drawn across latter from equalising.
might sum up the exhibition as being reasonably satis the coming Interport.. As the suggested a date in April for The visiting forwards, especially factory concerning the defence, but distinctly unsatisfac-soccer Interport is to be played to cover, and when he is beaten, the forward who reaches the circle in the last 20 minutes, 'played ex- should find himself challenged by cellent hockey which contrasted tory as regards the attack.
on the same day as the hockey, the left half, who-haa, on this ocea- Kreatly with the scrappy defensive
the Hockey Association is re- sion, the advantage of a forward measure adopted by the home team. Gurbachan Singh, at inside of W. A. Reed, the Interport defence luctant to accept this date," and tarkte tackle,
Pratse, however, must go to the right, accomplished some useful gave a good account of themselves. have, I believe, suggested Sun-
R. Marques, right half, was the Gought and Cox, Hayward did work, but on the whole the pass of the intermediates, and W. Peday, February 23. excellent work. They Hui uping movements of the forwards Whitley at loft half, was more con- a grand do-or-dle defence and in were far from fluent, partly be-sistent than Tony Alves, who appear II.K. proposal, as April is rather too I hope Macao, will agree to the the closing stages, though played cause of the stout "Y" defence, in the second half. The last late and the rainy weather might set to a stand-still, kept, the visiting which hit cleanly.
named player relies too much on.de-in. fensive tactles alone, whilst Whitley is a better attacking half buck,
There should be continual passing in defence from the backs to the left half, and if the ground is good, from the balf to the backs, The goalkeeper enn also clear to the halves with advantage. When he is expecting a' pass, the left half should swing out towards the touch line.
In Attack
IN attack, half-backs should feed and support their forwards, and not attempt to teach them to dribble. Many a good opening is lost through this temptation of giving just one more tap.
If the opposing right_half_knows his job, the only way in which the left half can reach his wing forward is to run inwards for a few paces and then hit to the corner Bag.
The left half can usually see his Inside forward and should give him the ball on the forehand and not on the heel.
A quick hit is easier to take than a fick shot. More often li is better to try and reach the inside right.
The cross pass opens up the game, and makes grips in the defence.
The Cross Shot
Police Intermediate iine, Leslie,
or
4
and
altack out of their circle,
To begin with, these Saturday Parker and Brown were the best forwards, and, playing considerably games are a crazy iden. Firstly bo-
T the last meeting of the Umpires cause it is inipossible to field full better than they have done for some
My selections would be Marques, the Committee that Mr K. Hussain Association, it was decided by weeks, were only stopped on severni Interport XI as, some of the better
W. A. Reed and N. Whitley.
and Mr Tyas are to accompany the occasions by the fine goni-keeping of pinyers are engaged either at cricket Souza.
football league fixtures,
The backs, Bond and Gonsalves, Interport tearn as official umpires. because the players secondly
that are quite a reliable pair, though their The latter will be making his debut participate in them are not going all covering of each other at times left as an Interport official, and I wish cut as next morning they are to be much to be desired. One hopes that him the best of luck in his non-too- "HALSA, though displaying all-in trim for tough League matches, the two muy rise to the occasion on easy task.
round superiority, failed to score As the evenings are becoming the day in question, and show that through slowness against a quick- longer, it would be advisable to tackling defence, for it is essential have these practice games during the week, when a full side can be that forwards must get rid of the ball at the first opportunity.
fielded.
KHA
Slow Failing
G. Singh was a live wire, but was' too closely watched to be dangerous Hussan did some fine work as pivot, and Souza, in goal, gave his best dis- play of the season,
tline.
Making An Opening
Lapses in Attack VETERAN GUEST, as leader of the attack, was slow, and Parker, at
made
the confidence of the Selectors has H. LOZORIO 15 mentioned in not been misplaced.
Portuguese circles as being very fortunate to be selected for the Inter- Benwell, to my knowledge, has yet port. One must not for a moment to justify his inclusion. I hope he underestimate his capabilities. He will do so in his final exhibition. On might not have secured a position in his day he is one of our most brillianthis Club team, but his two displays keepers.
in the trials gave the Selectors food for thought.
I believe the Selectors are to try a Inside left, though neat with his new attack next Saturday, and my passing, did not impress as far as selection as stated above would never trinls, and "Ozo" did his stuff, us It is just how one shopes in the additional reason for passing in good speed was concerned. Brown
for as the Selectors were concerned, quite a useful left winger, and disgrace the Colony. doubt it anyone could replace him in that position.
The G. Singh-Smith combination THE cross shot over the field to the HOULD the left half see no for-on the right flank was THE
a failure. inskla right, Is the chief reward .ward. favourably placed, he The latter was never in position for for the left half, into whom every-should run with the ball to make an the securate passes which went his and his anticipation was poor, body centres. The cross shot from opening. The nearer he is to the way the left, like the off drive in cricket, opposing circle the more he should The former was never sure of him- Is the most beautiful shot in the run Inwards.
self and was too well marked by game.
It is important for him now to find Waldron to be dangerous. All hits from left to right take a man for if he is beaten he has un- little time In footwork, which is uncovered his wing.
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In view of the poor displays given by Smith and Lt Ross in the recent trials, I would like to nominate Lt Coal, of the Rajputana
hit and is very fast on the wing.
Better Back Division
Gives Club Rugby Win
LEADING 3-0 AT the interval, a fairly strong Club
Rifles. He is tall and has a hefty A team trounced Navy A a goal and three tries (14) to
nil in a rugby game on the Club ground yesterday.
I would also suggest the inclusion
of Ernie Fowler as inside left, will speed up the attack. My for These players, in my estimation, Fowler, G. Singh, Guest and Lt Coal
ward line would then be Brown, E.
(left to right).
Morgan was, the weak link in the
back division which made all the attack and dropped many passes with
Club had a vastly superior Many Dropped Passes difference, Honeywill being the the line swinging into action Clemo only Navy back to give anxiety. was a hard working scrum-half and Wilson was relinblo' at full-back capably led by Walkden, Castleton, played behind a sound pnck very but was beaten by superior speed Dunnett, Matthews, Needham and APART from M. H. Hasan, who and he lacked defensive support picture. "Needham in particular, being Hynes were all very much in the always well up with the ball and scoring a picture try,
Sound Defence
was seen at centre half in place in front, Gracie was fairly dan.
RECREIO CRICKET
gerous at right-wing until he injured his knee and retired shortly before the interval. The following will represent Club de Lavalle, who appeared for the Service Recreio juntora in Lengua Cricket side. found conditions against him and match against, Cralgengower Juniors his tackles rarely came off. Richards,
Ciemo paved the way for the first score when he punted shead from a scrum on the 25, yard lins near the touchling and Needham riced Wilson to the bail for a smart" unconverted try, Early in the Caruthers burst through, from what second half
position and scored
on Saturday nt Happy Valley, at 2:pm who played on the other wing, was poor, appeared offside
P. M. N. da Silva, If. A. Barros J. Remedios, A. J. M. Prata, M.-A. Remedios, 1. A. Soares, B. T. Gotano, A. IL Remedios, L.A. Remedios,
E. A. R. Alves (Capt.). A. L. Neronis, but both Rutherford and Gallagher between the pests for Aitkenfiend to scrum-half) played well, Gallagher in
add the points and thereafter: Navy particular, relieving with excellent felloway, despite several spirited kicking to touch. Of the forwards, rushes, Van Leeuwen and Walkden, King was again the live wiro: and to- who were carried over the Uno by two gether with Winter, Watson and Flynn of their own players, scored fürther formed the backbone. They were.reen tries in several splendid rushes which wazo' nullined only by splendid defensive work by Clemo and Thomson, p
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Y.M.C.A. HOCKEY TEAM
The following will represent Y.M.C.A. team at hockey against Bignas at 5 pm. to-day at King's Parke-V. M. Benwell; 3. Whium. I. b. Jordan: II. W. Smita,
Coombes, J, K, Gilchriat; L. W. Macey, IL G. Spencolayh, Illcock, W. Ure,
Darika.
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Wilson, full-back for Club, played a useful if unorthodox game and rellaved pressure on several occasions by time. ly falls. Van Leeuwen, played above nights His usual standard · and received splendid support from
Hongkong 'Football Club” (two teams}} Altkenliend Royal Scots (two teams); Middlesex Tag- whose touch anding WOR good, ment (iwo: teama); Tamar cand Small Carruthers was the most dangerous of Ships (two teams): 8th Heavy. Regt. RA. the three and for once his passing was three teemal: 18th Heavy Hogt; ILA. (two above reproach. · Ille fine turn of speed | foams); Police RUF.C.'(two teams); 8th and body swerve, often carried himmalt Units (two teams); Civil Service:. A›A, TIMI (two teams); Combined through for some distance and ho was nullerfield and Swire: Jardine Matheson not lacking in support on either Bank. Hongkong and Bhanghal Danki
Army Thomson filled the left-wing berth In Bervice Corps. Hoyal Engineers;, and his usual capable manner.
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