another side of me

Monday, July 17, 2006

had alil chat with angie and charlotte after training today.
how we didnt do as well on saturday as we did in lion reds even though we won gold.
but we could have done lots better.
and our team lacks players who are able to side step.
not that we dont have those players but the players who can dont do them.
im guilty of that.
i did mention that i liked being able to play with the other juniors and seniors just like old time.
cos we know each other's style of play on the field and im comfortable playing along side with them.
all except one.
we know how to create gaps for each other. how to open up. how to support and be ready. how to assist each other in moves. and know what each other wants on the field.
but the pressure is on.
the pressure to wanna do well and contribute more.
knowing im not one of the stronger and faster players.
im told i can check fast.
side step.
and create gaps.
but im not doing those stuff.
i can fake and do lotsa stuff.
but once on the field.
i dont do them.
cos i feel that i cant do much so i'd rather pass the ball to someone who does it better.
and sometimes there are things i wanna do on the field but with just one word from an authority i follow.
cos its natural to listen to that authority as well as someone who is better than you.
and sometimes other team mates needa be there to support you and know what you wanna do in order to achieve somthing.
its a team game. not an individual event. everybody needa play a part to get the game going.
and i believe the results of every game is the effort of everybody. not just the person who tries.
cos there are people who sacrifice not getting the ball and stay open at the wing.
people who acts as decoys.
people who helps creat gaps.
peole who communicate.
people who alert other team mates about gaps.
people who help with the off loading of the ball.
these people shouldnt be forgotten and all credit shouldnt only be given to the one who tries.
i've improved.
but i know that im capable of achieving much more.
i need a breakthrough in my play.
i needa get the option of side stepping faking checking and doing moves i've learnt into my head.
so that on the field it becomes a natural to do them.
practise will help i guess.
i really wanna take my level of play up another level.