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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
February 6, 1941,
"Pilgrim's Hockey
DUTIES OF WING 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 endeavour to "froozo" him out of the game. Theoretically, a ́foft half could play a usoful defensive game for his sido without once touching the ball, provided the outside right did not touch it either.
Most attacks develop through
the inside forwards, and we will Tournament Game suppose that the opposing in- Bide-right has the bolt 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 na long as
Police "A" Maintain Fine Record
the back is unbeaten. And this Police "A" 1 Khalsa 0
understanding between the backs and
the
deves is the foundation
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ot good
THE GUARDIANS of the
The inside right, when tackled may Law retained their unbeaten to the wing, and if the left half record at Boundary Street last falls to intercept the ball, he should Sunday, emerging worthy win- tackle the winger across the body, holding the slick in his left hand andiners from their match with using
the point to play the ball. It Khalsa by 1-0. The ground In quite possible to do this without was a little slippery, but con. obstruction.
Should the winger get away-week, it was in very good sidering the rain during the pursue him. It is, na a rule, belter for the back to stay in the middle state. And for the half to go after the winger and try to hamper his move iments or hurry his centre.
Kave
Notes 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 find themselves in a strange predicament with regard to the formation of the Colony attack. With the poor selected material they have in band it is obvious that two very important positions-17-2#tank still remain' undecided—these are the right wing and inside left. -.
I hear from a reliable source that. Cupt. Kampta Prarad and 2/Lt Itoxs of the Punjabis, who are now in camp, are doubtful as to whether they may be able to make the trip to Macao,
In diese circumstances, the Selec- tors could call on Lt Cool and E. Fowler to fill the vacancles. These two will undoubtedly strengthen the attack and solve the problem.
A further practice game is to bo held next Saturday and as some drastic changes must be mado I would ask the Selectors to bear theso two names in mind.
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TT 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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However, it is interesting to note that there was at least one Selcetor present at last Sunday's
gume to
and play was even throughout the Doth aldes were evenly matched, The worst thing for the half to first period, although Police "A" had do is to sheer off to the edge of the; considerably
more scoring oppor- circle, where he can do nothing to tunities. However, after 15 minutes stop the centre and merely un-
play. Teja Singh
his side the sight his own backs
lead with a a lucky gonl
The home team held on to this lead like grim death, but it was in Left Wing Attack
the second half that Khalsa's up-
THE PRACTICE MATCH held during the week-end IF an attack develops on the oppon-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 than skilful sulted, was not so satisfactory as had been expected. One becomes the last line of defence, for defence his back is bound to be drawn across fuller from equalorwards, especially factory concerning the defence, but distinctly unsatisfac-soccer Interport is to be played
might sum up the exhibition as being reasonably satis-
work that
prevented the
to cover, and when he is beaten, the
The visiting forward who renches the circle in the last 20 minutes, played ex- should find himself challenged by cellent hockey which contrasted tory as regards the attack. the left half, who has, on this occa-greatly with the scrappy defensive
ockle,
witness Souza's fine display.
MACAO, I understand, have the coming Interport. As the suggested a date in April for
on the same day as the hockey, the Hockey Association is re- 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 Prakse, however, must go to the right, accomplished some useful gave a good account of themselves. have, I believe, suggested Sun- Polico intermediate line, Lesile. Gough and Cox. Hayward ald work, but on the whole the pass. Marques, right half, was the plek day, February 23. excellent work. They uping movements of the forwards Whitley at left half, was more con- of the intermediates, and W. M. a grand do-or-die defence and in were far from fluent, partly be sistent than Tony Alves, who appear- HK, proposal, as April is rather too I hope Macho will agree to the the closing stages, though played to a stand-still, kept the visiting cause of the stout "Y" defence, ed in the second half. The last
late and the rainy weather might set attack out of their circle,
which hit cleanly.
named player relles too much on de-in
There should be continual passing in defence from the backs to the left half, and 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 halt should swing out towards the touch Une.
In Attack
IN attack, half-back should feed and support their forwards, and not attempt to teach them to dribble. Many a good opening is lost through
ful
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 as official umpires. The Intier will be making his debut
Pucker and Brown were the best To begin with, these Saturday fensive tactics alone, whilst Whitley forwards, and, playing considerably fames are a crazy idea, Firstly be-is a belter attacking half back. better than they have done for some cause it is impossible to field a full
My selections would be Marques, weeks, were only stopped on several Interport XI as some of the better
W. A. Reed and N. Whitley. occasions.by the fine goal-keeping of players are either ut cricket Souza.
football
fixtures, and
The backs, Bond and Gonsalves, secondly, because the players that are quite a reliable pair, though their participate in them are not going all covering of each other at times left as an interport oficial, 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-
trim for tough League matches. the two may rise to the occasion on | easy task.
As the cycolics are becoming to-day-in question-and-show-that-
Slow Failing
this temptation of giving just one HALSA, though displaying all-in more tap.
If the opposing right half knows round superiority, failed to score his job, the only way in which the through slowness against a quick- left half can reach his wing forward tackling defence, for it is essential
is to run inwards for a few paces and then hit to the corner flag.
ball at the first that forwords must get rid of the
opportunity.
gue
longer, it would be advisable to the confidence of the Selectors has H. Portuguese circles as being very L. OZORIO is mentioned in have these practice games during not been misplaced. the week, when a full side can be
to be selected for the Inter- fortunate felded.
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 keepers. his day he is one of our most brilliant his Club team, but his two displays in the trials gave the Selectors food for thought.
The left half can usually see his G. Singh was a live wire, but was Inside forward and should give him too closely watched to be dangerous the ball on the forehand and not Hassan did some fine work as pivot,
and Souza, in goal, gave, his best dla-VETS A quick hit is easier to take than play of the season.
on the heel.
a fick shot. More often it la better
to try and reach the Inside right.
The cross pass opens up the game, additional reason for passing in good and makes gaps in the defence.
The Cross Shot
time.
Making An Opening
Lapses in Attack VETERAN GUEST, as lender of the
attack, was slow, and Parker, atj
I believe the Selectors are to try n inside left, though neat with his passing.. did not impress as far as new attack next Saturday, and my quite a useful left winger, and I disgrace the Colony. speed was concerned. Brown made election as stated above would never
doubt if anyone could replace him ini that position,
The G. Singh-Smith combination
THE cross shot over the field to the SHOULD the left half see no for- on the right flank was a failure. Inside 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 accurate passes which went his body centres. The cross shot from opening. The nearer he is to the way, and his anticipation was poor. 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.
It is important for him now to find All hits from left to right take a a man for if he is beaten he has un- little time in footwork, which. is an covered hils wing.
fame.
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self and was too well marked by Waldron to be dangerous.
In view of the poor displays given by Smith and L. Ross in the recent trials, I would like to nominate Li Coal, of the Rajputana
It Is just how one shopes in the trials, and "Ozo" did his stuff, os far as the Selectors were concerned,
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 hit and is very fast on the wing: 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, ward line would then to Brown, E. Fowler, G. Singh, Guest and Lt Coal (left to right),
Sound Defence PART from M. H. Hassan, who was seen at centre half in place
RECREIO CRICKET
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. Ciemo only Navy back to give anxiety, was a hard working scrum-half and Wilson was reliable at full-back capably led by Walkden. Castleton played behind sound pack very
and he lacked defensive support picture, Needham in particular, being but was beaten by superior speed Dunnett, Matthews, Needham and Hynes were all very much in tha in front. Gracie was fairly dan- always well up with the ball and gerous at right-wing until he scoring a picture try. injured his knee and retired score when he punted ahead from a Clemo paved the way for the first shortly before the interval. scrum on the 25 yard lino near the The following will represent Club de Lavallo, who appeared for the Service
touchline and Needham raced Wilson Recrelo juniors in a League Cricket side, found conditions against him and try. Early
to the ball for a smart unconverted match against Craigengewer juniors his tackles rarely came off. Richards, Carruthers burst through from what in the second half on Saturday at Happy Valley at 2 pm who played on the other wing, was poor, appeared offside positing and scored E. AR Alves (Capt.), A, E. Noronha but both Rutherford and Gallagher between the posts for Aitkenhead to P. M. N. da Silva, 11. A Barros, F. J Remedios. A. J. M. Prata, M. A. Remedion, (errum-halt) played well, Gallagher in add the point 3. A. Soares, B. T. Goano, A 11. | pariicular
and thereafter Navy relieving with excellent fell away' Remedios, L, A. Temedios.
despite several
spirited kicking to touch. Of is forwards, rushes. Van Leeuwen and Walkden, King was again the live wire and to who were carried over the line by two gether with Winter, Watson and Flynn formed the backbone. They were reen
of their own players, scared further trics. in several splendid rushes which were nullided only by splendid defensive
Seven-A-Side Entries work by Clemo and Thomson,
Y.M.C.A. HOCKEY TEAM The following will represent Y.M.C.A, team at hockey sxainst signals at 3 pm. to-day at King's ParkV. M. Benwell; J. Whisburn, H. B. Jordan; H W, Braits, L 7. Coombes. J. K, Gilchrist: W. Lacey, n. G. Spencelay, iliteock, W. Ure, R.
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Wilson, full-back for Club, played a
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Tutturfield and Bwire; Jardins Matheson Ankl $21.33 421.33 W, il, Browne Thomson filled the left-wing berth in Bervice Corps Royal Engineers;
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank; Army Widgeon 4.34.39-432.37. J. E. Dobusen-line usual capable manner.
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