OVERVIEW OF THE GAME:
The first quarter was NOT pretty. I am using the excuse that we must have been nervous for this first game....cos we struggled to set up an offense, to make easy lay-ups and even had several turnovers. At the end of the first quarter, we were actually down 4-3.
But, about 2minutes into the 2nd quarter we got into a better rhythm and finally started making our easy jumpshots and layups.... We started getting aggressive on the boards, as well.
After halftime, we led by a small margin, but we began a 2-2-1 press, which immediately paid off and we took the lead by a long shot!!!! Our running game made it possible for the Tigers to take a big win over Celina 32-8.
Good Points:
1) 3-2 zone defense looked very good for the first game
2) Full court press seem effective, even if it we were only able to use it for about 2minutes into the half.
3) After the first quarter, our rebounding game (blocking out) was fabulous. Bryson Rigsby even got an "over the back" foul drawn due to his great rebounding positioning!!!! GOOD JOB B!!
4) The second half part of the game, I could see our post players and rebounders using their POWER UP MOVES!!! Nice:-)
5) And I love to see basketball players move their feet and set "Chargers"!!! Zander set up a great charge!!!!
Things to focus on this week:
1) Transitioning into a man defense. We struggled to ever really run a true man defense at any time.
2) Full court layups---with correct rebounding positions of other players
3) Free Throws---to my surprise we gave up way too many free throws. I don't have the books in front of me, but if I recall correctly, we made 3 out of 12?? OUCH!
4) OFFENSE.....our offense plays were not ran much at all, and when we did run them, they were forced and OPEN HOLES were overlooked.
5) Passing---must learn to bounce pass more.
6) Inbound Play positioning for the post.
Overall, I am very pleased with what I saw with the boys in our first game. Of course, we have a lot to work on....and it's a process! But we are having a great time learning!!!
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
Tuesday: Practice at 7:15 at Old High School Gym
Thursday: Scrimmage against Pottsboro All Stars at 7pm at the OLD ELEMENTARY GYM
GAME: Friday at 7pm against Heat. Be there by 6:30pm, wearing blue!
