Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Day 1
If you realize, most of the mistake we guys make on field are already documented in the coaching manual. Ofcourse, until and unless you come to know how much they cost you on the field, the documented text remains just that - documented text.
All through my "career" as a player, I've enjoyed being rash. Well, I've never really been all "technical" when it came to playing. Slowly, and the pace has to change, I realize you gotta understand the game better than anything else.
First off, I've stopped hitting at sticks to get the ball. It's becoming more of an instinct now, to mentally judge how quick my stick can tap the ball away when the other player is busy controlling the ball or trying to pass it. The instinct has to improve. That's one thing.
Secondly, after stealing, what's more important is controlling the ball yourself. Make a move. Change directions. Dribble the ball around if it's needed. If someone's free, pass it on to him.
For me, all my efforts were engaged in stealing the ball and then running to the circle with it. Doesn't work. Just doesn't work. get more brains involved here. Can someone comment on this?
And then, there's one more thing while two players are running for a still ball, I got this little thing working. Why race till the end, try to tap the ball and control your momentum at the same time? The game is not racing for the ball. Every time, what matters is whether you can control the ball. I tried this thing. Reach out for the ball with the stick and sweep it away. basically, the ball goes perpendicular to your direction of running.
I guess, you can always try to keep the ball in contact with the stick, and instead of a full sweep, give it a slight turn towards the opposite side of sweeping from the wrist. Basically, the sweeping arc will be smaller. Try it out. I'm not sure if I put this in an understandable manner.
All through my "career" as a player, I've enjoyed being rash. Well, I've never really been all "technical" when it came to playing. Slowly, and the pace has to change, I realize you gotta understand the game better than anything else.
First off, I've stopped hitting at sticks to get the ball. It's becoming more of an instinct now, to mentally judge how quick my stick can tap the ball away when the other player is busy controlling the ball or trying to pass it. The instinct has to improve. That's one thing.
Secondly, after stealing, what's more important is controlling the ball yourself. Make a move. Change directions. Dribble the ball around if it's needed. If someone's free, pass it on to him.
For me, all my efforts were engaged in stealing the ball and then running to the circle with it. Doesn't work. Just doesn't work. get more brains involved here. Can someone comment on this?
And then, there's one more thing while two players are running for a still ball, I got this little thing working. Why race till the end, try to tap the ball and control your momentum at the same time? The game is not racing for the ball. Every time, what matters is whether you can control the ball. I tried this thing. Reach out for the ball with the stick and sweep it away. basically, the ball goes perpendicular to your direction of running.
I guess, you can always try to keep the ball in contact with the stick, and instead of a full sweep, give it a slight turn towards the opposite side of sweeping from the wrist. Basically, the sweeping arc will be smaller. Try it out. I'm not sure if I put this in an understandable manner.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Take Off
My room's cleaner than before. I've revamped the shelf but will need to reshuffle it back again, sometime soon. Right now, it's just an assurance that what I've done is one step closer to a more organized room.
I don't know why, but doing something just makes me feel better - even if I haven't completed something HUNDRED PERCENT. Just the fact that I'm ahead in that direction gives me enough clarity of mind to take it further.
A cleaner room's a step towards a clean room. It also means a less cluttered desk. Just the right time for starting something new. How about Season 1 of the Gossip Girl? Yeah, for the heck of it...
That something new is this blog. I've got plans for this blog, mostly to keep my thoughts about the game at one place so that I can improve over time letting those thoughts evolve. This'll also be some good practice for writing.
See you when the actual blog starts.
I don't know why, but doing something just makes me feel better - even if I haven't completed something HUNDRED PERCENT. Just the fact that I'm ahead in that direction gives me enough clarity of mind to take it further.
A cleaner room's a step towards a clean room. It also means a less cluttered desk. Just the right time for starting something new. How about Season 1 of the Gossip Girl? Yeah, for the heck of it...
That something new is this blog. I've got plans for this blog, mostly to keep my thoughts about the game at one place so that I can improve over time letting those thoughts evolve. This'll also be some good practice for writing.
See you when the actual blog starts.
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