Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
February 6, 1941.
"Pilgrim's" Hockey Notes
OF WING
DUTIES Special Comments On Left Flank Defender
IN DEFENCE, the first duty of a wing half is to mark the outside forward; to stand constantly between him and the ball and ondeavour to “freeze" him out of the game. Theoretically, a left half could play a usoful defensivo game for his side without once touching the ball, provided the outside right did not touch it either.
Most 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 mon, for whom he is responsible, is also run- ning away. He should never go in
Tournament Game
Police "A" Maintain Fine Record
to tackle the inalds moan as long as Police "A" 1
the back in unbouten. And this understanding between the backs and
the halves is the foundation of good defence.
Khalsa 0
THE GUARDIANS of the
The insido right, when tackled may Law retained their unbeaten
pass
to the wing, and if the left haft record at Boundary Street last fails to intercept the ball, he should Sunday, emerging worthy win- tackle 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
IR
quite possible to do thin without was a little slippery, but con- obstruction.
sidering the rain during the
state..
Should the winger get away week, it was in very good
It is, as a rule, better pursue him. for the back to stay in the middle anil for the half fo winger and try to hamper his move ments or hurry his centre.
after the
The womt thing for the half to do is to sheer off to the edge of the circle, where he can do nothing to stop the centro and merely un- sight his own backs.
Both sides were evenly matched, and play was even throughout the first perfod, although Police "A" had considerably more scoring oppor tunities. However, after 15 minutes'
lay, Tela Singh Lave
his side the play, lend with a lucky goal
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 Dominated
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17 players after the trials were held, they now And themselves in strange predicament with regard to the formation of the Colony attack. With the poor selected material they have in hand it is obvious that two very important positions in attack still remain undecided-theso are the right wing and inside left.
I hear from a reliable source that Capt. Kampta Pratad and 2/Lt Ross of the Punjabis, who are bow in camp, are doubtful as to whether they may be able to make the trip to Macao.
In these clrcumstances, the Selec- tors could call on Lt. Coat and E. Fowler to all the vacancies. These, two will undoubtedly strengthen the attack and solve the problem.
A further praeiles gamo is to ho 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-
LANE CRAWFORD.LTD.
THE LEADING SPORTS OUTFITTERS
CUPS
SILVER
TROPHIES
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hibition for Khalsa against the The House of Quality & Service
Police, I don't for a
doubt the statement.
moment
However, it is interesting to note that there was at least one Selector present at last Sunday's gaine to
witness Souza'a fine display.
-THE PRACTICE MATCH held during the week-end against the European Y.M.C.A., when a draw of 2-all re- sulted, was not so satisfactory as had been expected. One MACAO, I understand, have might sum up the exhibition as being reasonably satis-the coming Interport. As the to cover, and when he is beaten, the The visiting forwards, especially factory concerning the defence, but distinctly unsatisfac-soccer Interport is to be played
hockey which contrasted (tory as regards the attack.
equalising.
suggested a date in April for
The home team held on to this Left Wing Attack
lead like grim death, but it was in the second half that Khalsa's up- Fan attack develops on the oppos-proach work was far superior, and
ing left wing, then the left half it was robus
robust rather, han skliful becomes the last line of defence, for defence work that prevented the his back in bound to be drawn across intter from equ forward who renches the circle in the last 20 minutes, played ex- should find himself challenged by cellent
on the same day as the hockey, the left half, who has, on this occa-greatly 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 tuckle.
Praise, however, must so to use right, accomplished some useful gave a good account of themselves. have, I believe, auggested Sun- Police intermediate line, Leslie,
R. half, the pick Gough and Cox Hayward did work, but on the whole the pass-of Marques, right he was wet day, February 23. excellent work. They
put uping movements of the forwards whitley at left half, was more con- a grand do-or-dle defence and in were far from fluent, partly be-sistent than Ton Alves, who appeur-H.K, proposal, as April is rather too
I hope Macno-will agree to this closing stages, though played cause of the stout "y" defence, ed 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 relica too much on de- is a better attacking half back. fensive tactics alone, whilst Whitley
There should be continual passing
In defence from the backs to the left half, and if the ground is good, from the half to the backs. The goalkeeper can also clear to the halves with advantage. When he is expecting a pass, the left half should awing 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. Muny a good opening in lost through
nitack out of their circle. Parker and Brown were the best.
To begin with, these Saturday forwards, and, playing considerably games are a crazy iden. Firstly be- better than they have done for some cause it is impossible to fleid a full weeks, were only stopped on several Interport XI as some of the better occasions by the fine goal-keeping of players are engaged either at cricket Souza,
or football league fixtures, and secondly because the players that participate in them are not going all out as next morning they
matches.
Slow Failing
My selections would be Marques, W. A. Reed and N. Whiley." The backs, Bond and Gonsalves, are quite a reliable pair, though their covering of each other at times left
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T the last meeting of the Umpires the Committee that Mr K. Hussain Association, it was decided by
and Mr Tyas are to accompany the Interport team os official umpires, The latter will be making his debut as an Interport official, and I wish
this temptation of giving Just one THALSA, though displaying all-in trim for tough League to be much to be desired. One hopes that film the best of luck in his non-too-
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 und then hit to the corner flag.
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 caster to take than
a flick shot. More often it is better
to try and rench the inside right.
A
round superiority, failed to score through slowness against a quick- tackling defence, for it is essential that forwards must get rid of the ball at the first opportunity,
G. Singh was a live wire, but was too closely watched to be dangerous
longer, it would be advisable to As the evenings are becoming
have these practice games during the week, when a full side can be felded,
Lapses in Attach
The cross pass opens up the game, additional reason for passing in good quite it useful left winger, and I and rankes gaps in the defence.
THE
The Cross Shot
cross that over the field to the inside right is the chief reward for the left half, into whom every body centres. The cross shot from the left, like the off drive in, cricket,
time.
Hassan did some fine work as pivot,VETERAN GUEST, as leader of the and Souza, in goal, gave his best dia-Vattack, was slow, and Parker, at play of the season.
inside left, though neat with his passing, did not Impress as far as speed was concerned. Brown made
doubt if anyone could replace him in that position,
The G. Singh-Smith combination SHOULD the left half see no for- on the right fank was a failure.
favourably wurd
heThe latter was never in position for should run with the ball to make an the accurate passes which went his opening. The nearer he is to the way, and his anticipation was poor. opposing circle the more he should The former was never sure of him- self and was for well marked by It is important for him now to find Waldron to be dangerous.
Making An Opening
is the most beautiful shot in the run inwards. gome.
pluced,
All hits from left to right take an man for if he is beaten he has un- little time in footwork, which is an covered his wing.
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In view of the poor displays given by Smilth and Lt Ross in
the recent trials, world like to nominate Lt Coal, of the Rajputana
the two may rise to the occasion on easy task. the day in question, and show that
the confidence of the Selectors has H. Portuguese circles as being very
not been misplaced.
Benwell, to my knowledge, has yet to justify his inclusion. I hope he will do so in his final exhibition. On his day he is one of our most brilliant
keepers.
I believe the Selectors are to try a attack nexl Saturday, and my selection as stated above would never disgrace the Colony.
L. OZORIO is mentioned in
fortunate to be selected for the Inter port. One must not for a moment underestimate his capablilties. He might not have gecured a position in his Club team, but his two displays in the trials gave the Selectors food for thought.
It is just how one shapes in the trials, and "Ozo" did his stuff, as far as the Selectors were concerned.
Better Back
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
hii and is very fast on the wing.
I would also suggest the inclusion nil in a rugby game on the Club ground yesterday.
of Ernie Fowler as inside teft, These players, in my estimation,
will speed up the attack. My for-back division which made all the
Club had a vastly superior | Many Dropped Passes ward line would then be Brown, E.
Morgan was the weak link in the Fowler, G. Singh, Guest and Lt Coal difference, Honeywill being the the line swinging into action. Clemo attack and dropped many posses with (left to right),
was a hard working scrum-half and a sound pack very played behind capably led by Walkden, Castleton, Dunnett, Matthews, Needham and 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 PART from M. H. Hassan, who was seen at centre halt in place
RECREIO CRICKET
jonly Navy back to give anxiety, Wilson was reliable at full-back but was beaten by superior speed and he lacked defensive support in front. Gracie was fairly dan gerous at right-wing until he injured his knee and retired shortly before the interval.
Clemo paved the way for the first score when he punted ahead from a scrum on the 25 yard line near the The following will represent Club de
touchline and Needham raced Wilson Recreio Juniors in a League Cricket side, found conditions against him and
Lavalle, who appeared for the Service to the ball for a smart unconverted match against Craigengower Juniors his tackien rarely came off. Richards, Carruthers burst through from whit try. Early In the recond half on Saturday at Happy Valley, al 2 pm. who played on the other wing, was poor, appeared offside position and scored
E. A. R. Alyos (Capt.). A
but both Rutherford and Gallagher between the posts for Aitkenhead to P. M. N. da Silva, II. A. Barros, Remedios, A. J. M. Prata, M. A. Itemedios, (serum-half) played weli, Gallagher in add the points and thereafter Navy J. Bonres, D. T. GORANO,
particular relleving with excellent fell away despite several spirited Remedios, L. A. Remedios
kicking to touch. Of the forwards, rushes. Van Leeuwen and Walkden, King was again the live wire and to- who were carrieộ over the line by two gether with Winter, Watson and Flynn of their own players, scored further formed the backbone. They were entries. in several splendid rushes which were nullified only by splendid defensive work by Clemo and Thomson."
A
Y.M.C.A: HOCKEY TEAM The following will represent V.M.G.A., team at hockey against Sigonis at B p.m. to-day at King's Park/-V. M. Benwell; J. Whilburn, IL. B. Jordan; IL W. Smilk, La. F. Coombes, J, K, Gilchrist: LAW. Macey, R. G. Spencelayh, Ilitcock, W. Ure, Danks.
SWEEPSTAKE
YACHTING
and
Wilson, full-hark for Club, played a useful if unorthodox game and reileved pressure on several occasions by time- y falls. Van Leeuwen played abave hla usual *tandard
received splendid
support from Aitkenhead whoso touch finding was good. Carruthers was the most dangerous of the three and for once his passing wa above reproach. His ne turn of speed and body swerve often carried him tirough for some distance and he was hot lacking in support on either flank. Thomson Alled the left-wing berth in abis usual capable manner.
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three teamet 1914 Heavy Regł. R.A. Itwo amal: Police LLC. (two teama); th small Units two team): Civil Service: A.A, Regt.. ILA. (two teams); Combined Hongkong and Hulterfield and Bwire: Jardine Matheson: Service Corps
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