Overall, we had a good game and it's our first win! 78-76. As expected, Guo Hui & Derrick performed well and that Jerome Pang has been positively contributing. Nonetheless, it's unexpected that key players such as Marvin Pang and Jason He have been disappointing. Also, I would hope that in the future, Dan (Ah Hao) would stay cool and be within the referees' good books. Personally, I feel that referees' have made several bad calls and also has not taken action in ensuring safety of the players (there's a pool of sweat) which some players accidentally slipped.
However... the most important thing would be...
On behalf of Knights Management, I apologize and personally responsible for screwed-ups situations on team formation. We will try to make sure that each and every players have adequate chances to play. It's really difficult to balance between getting a team to win and having everyone to play. My sincerest apology to Jia Jun, Brandon and Alvin Wu. Thanks to Alvin Yen for sacrifice his slot so that others could have a chance to play - TEAM COMES FIRST spirit !!!
For our upcoming 3 matches, I will field in ALL 5 JUNIOR PLAYERS (Jia Wei, Jia Jun, Brandon and Zi Xuan) to handle 1 quarter, and pick 7 SENIOR PLAYERS INCLUDING ONLY 1 COACH, while the other coach at sideline advising on game play. I expect to see that this Junior Team will be able to meet up to expectation. All statistics will be recorded and in the future, used to evaluate players' commitment and performance. For senior players not included, I would appreciate if you could come down to show your support towards the juniors and all attendance will be recorded.
In the next 3 matches, we will meet up the following team (and their previous 3 matches' result):
Serangoon Boiz (Win / Loss / ?)
MaraStark (Loss / Loss / ?)
Pirates Bravo (Loss / Loss / Loss)
Currently, the strongest team would be Team J (Straight Wins with Top Scorer Junichi Kataishi with 71 points), followed by Amigos, Spartans and Askals, each with 2 wins. Instagators seems strong also.
PS: Thanks To Our Die-Hard Supporters - Jocelyn, Jia Li, Ben, Bird, Jerome Tan and special gratitude to Cheng Khai for his effort & assistance in keeping statistics, and Xing Li for her help to become out team photographer.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Friday, October 5, 2007
Individual Training
As per discussed last night, I hope that everyone understands their weakness and have a work plan on how to improve on the weakness throughout the season.
TZER BANG & JIA WEI
Offensive & Defensive Rebounding
JEROME PANG & BRANDON PEH
Offensive Psychology
KENG GUAN
Shooting & Steals
JIA JUN & ALVIN WU
Ball Dribbling
GUO LIANG & JASON HE
Leadership
I will work with Jason & Guo Hui on the exercise and measurements for all of these. To improve, use your free time to visit the court to do some self-practice and get a buddy to help.
Overall, I hope that all of you got at least 3-4 skills that could contribute towards the team. Here will be some of the training & measurement, which I will work with Guo Hui & Jason, to implement within the usual training.
SHOOTING
Shooting is overall important, so I wish to see a good accuracy of 30% for 3 pointers, 60% for 2 pointers and 90% for free-throws. 30 shots at each distance.
DRIBBLING
Dribbling is also essential, especially with both hands. Dribbling across court for 4 times, switch hands, in less than 1 min 20 secs.
STEALS & PASSING
Good steals and passing can turn the game around, since we're playing half-court press. 5-5 monkeys within half-court. 2 Teams. Passed 50 Times. If steal more than 25 times, passer team lose. If pass successfully more than 25 times, stealer team lose.
REBOUNDING
Rebounding, whether offensive & defensive need good jumping skill and great anticipation. 2 teams of 3 players pick their spot while 1 person blind shoot (for fairness) for 25 times. Team with least rebounds lose.
TZER BANG & JIA WEI
Offensive & Defensive Rebounding
JEROME PANG & BRANDON PEH
Offensive Psychology
KENG GUAN
Shooting & Steals
JIA JUN & ALVIN WU
Ball Dribbling
GUO LIANG & JASON HE
Leadership
I will work with Jason & Guo Hui on the exercise and measurements for all of these. To improve, use your free time to visit the court to do some self-practice and get a buddy to help.
Overall, I hope that all of you got at least 3-4 skills that could contribute towards the team. Here will be some of the training & measurement, which I will work with Guo Hui & Jason, to implement within the usual training.
SHOOTING
Shooting is overall important, so I wish to see a good accuracy of 30% for 3 pointers, 60% for 2 pointers and 90% for free-throws. 30 shots at each distance.
DRIBBLING
Dribbling is also essential, especially with both hands. Dribbling across court for 4 times, switch hands, in less than 1 min 20 secs.
STEALS & PASSING
Good steals and passing can turn the game around, since we're playing half-court press. 5-5 monkeys within half-court. 2 Teams. Passed 50 Times. If steal more than 25 times, passer team lose. If pass successfully more than 25 times, stealer team lose.
REBOUNDING
Rebounding, whether offensive & defensive need good jumping skill and great anticipation. 2 teams of 3 players pick their spot while 1 person blind shoot (for fairness) for 25 times. Team with least rebounds lose.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Circular From BBAXN (PLEASE TAKE NOTE)
Please note during the game
Match Date: 2-October-2007 | Match Time: 19:15:00 | Match Venue: ACS Court 3 Wombats vs Mars
Post game, one of the Wombats played hurled abusive language towards the on court officials.
BBAXN has subsequently suspended the player for 2 midweek league games.
Please be reminded:-
As sport players, we are all guilty of verbally challenging the decisions of Referees. However, feeling aggrieved regarding Refereeing decisions should be no justification for physically threatening Referees and / or continuously confronting them, furthermore for certain players to indicate referees are racist or biased can not be tolerated.. Such incidents will be dealt with strictly by the BBAXN Disciplinary Committee to ensure the safety of all Referees.
Referees can make mistakes during the game (or miss intentional fouls between two players) and certain calls can of course make a big impact on the game (and can cause tempers to rise), hopefully over the season the good calls and the not so good calls will even themselves out, but all teams must be aware the BAS referees are the appointed officials of the league and must be respected on the court regardless of good or bad calls.
BBAXN has requested to the BAS referees to always call serious fouls regardless if no disadvantage is gained and to act on the side of caution rather than let the game flow. This request has been passed down to the officials.
In basketball fouls will always be committed; this is part and parcel of the game. Some fouls are more dangerous than others, however regardless of the nature of the foul players must get up and walk away from the incident and allowing the referees to control the game. Contesting with the opponent every foul will of course lead to high tempers raising. In this instance BBAXN strongly encourages team managers to substitute the players concerned to allow them to “cool down” for 5 mins or so, allowing the players to continue in the court again increases the possibility of an incident happening.
BBAXN naturally does not encourage Trash Talking by any team in the league especially if insults are thrown as again this can ignite tempers to be raised… and we encourage all team managers to remove such players from the game for a short period of time to cool down. Every team manager must play their part to ensure the safety of all players in the game taking pro-active action to diffuse potential incidents.
Finally players (and supporters in some instances) storming the courts when an incident happens should never happen. Team managers must remind their players that entering the court without the referees permission is not permitted and must be actively enforced. Generally a shove and a punch will diffuse if left to the referees and the other players on the court rising above the situation at hand. Should a team wish to protest regarding certain incidents or referee decisions the correct course of action is of course for the Team Captain / Mgr to calmly approach the referee table to ask for an explanation if still unsatisfied the team can write a formal citation to BBAXN who will follow up with the BAS Chief Referee.
Match Date: 2-October-2007 | Match Time: 19:15:00 | Match Venue: ACS Court 3 Wombats vs Mars
Post game, one of the Wombats played hurled abusive language towards the on court officials.
BBAXN has subsequently suspended the player for 2 midweek league games.
Please be reminded:-
As sport players, we are all guilty of verbally challenging the decisions of Referees. However, feeling aggrieved regarding Refereeing decisions should be no justification for physically threatening Referees and / or continuously confronting them, furthermore for certain players to indicate referees are racist or biased can not be tolerated.. Such incidents will be dealt with strictly by the BBAXN Disciplinary Committee to ensure the safety of all Referees.
Referees can make mistakes during the game (or miss intentional fouls between two players) and certain calls can of course make a big impact on the game (and can cause tempers to rise), hopefully over the season the good calls and the not so good calls will even themselves out, but all teams must be aware the BAS referees are the appointed officials of the league and must be respected on the court regardless of good or bad calls.
BBAXN has requested to the BAS referees to always call serious fouls regardless if no disadvantage is gained and to act on the side of caution rather than let the game flow. This request has been passed down to the officials.
In basketball fouls will always be committed; this is part and parcel of the game. Some fouls are more dangerous than others, however regardless of the nature of the foul players must get up and walk away from the incident and allowing the referees to control the game. Contesting with the opponent every foul will of course lead to high tempers raising. In this instance BBAXN strongly encourages team managers to substitute the players concerned to allow them to “cool down” for 5 mins or so, allowing the players to continue in the court again increases the possibility of an incident happening.
BBAXN naturally does not encourage Trash Talking by any team in the league especially if insults are thrown as again this can ignite tempers to be raised… and we encourage all team managers to remove such players from the game for a short period of time to cool down. Every team manager must play their part to ensure the safety of all players in the game taking pro-active action to diffuse potential incidents.
Finally players (and supporters in some instances) storming the courts when an incident happens should never happen. Team managers must remind their players that entering the court without the referees permission is not permitted and must be actively enforced. Generally a shove and a punch will diffuse if left to the referees and the other players on the court rising above the situation at hand. Should a team wish to protest regarding certain incidents or referee decisions the correct course of action is of course for the Team Captain / Mgr to calmly approach the referee table to ask for an explanation if still unsatisfied the team can write a formal citation to BBAXN who will follow up with the BAS Chief Referee.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
2nd Match Report (Amigos)
LINK TO MATCH REPORT
Before I comment on the match, here's something trivia... On Sunday, the first prize for 4D was 1451. This game, we lost at 65-51 with a point difference of 14. Hmmm....
Anyway, we have lost our second match to the Amigos. But compared to our previous match against Team J, the team felt more relaxed and focused, and I believe that we will continue to improve throughout the season.
During our first half, it was a tough fight especially against their experienced two forwards (#1/#69) and center. However, we improved on our defensive tactics, and had been holding the first half to 6 points difference.
During the 2nd half, Amigos net 18 points during 3rd quarter and 13 points for the 4th quarter, while Knights net 10 points and 13 points respectively.
Our team begin to shine in the 4th quarter, as we held a half-court press and limit our opponents, while our MVP Derrick Teo helped to score 9 points (include 1 point in first half) and ended with 1 steal, 2 offensive rebounds and 1 block. And also, our key players such as Dan, Jason, Teck Meng, Marvin shoot with better consistency and had about 50% scoring rate. One of our youth players, Jia Wei has pot 3 out of 3 shots.
Luckily during the match, our Coach Guo Hui came and help to organize the team, constantly switching the team for better communication & feedback. Guo Hui stated that our team actually improved and has capabilities to win matches.
KNIGHTS, WE CAN DO IT !!!
Before I comment on the match, here's something trivia... On Sunday, the first prize for 4D was 1451. This game, we lost at 65-51 with a point difference of 14. Hmmm....
Anyway, we have lost our second match to the Amigos. But compared to our previous match against Team J, the team felt more relaxed and focused, and I believe that we will continue to improve throughout the season.
During our first half, it was a tough fight especially against their experienced two forwards (#1/#69) and center. However, we improved on our defensive tactics, and had been holding the first half to 6 points difference.
During the 2nd half, Amigos net 18 points during 3rd quarter and 13 points for the 4th quarter, while Knights net 10 points and 13 points respectively.
Our team begin to shine in the 4th quarter, as we held a half-court press and limit our opponents, while our MVP Derrick Teo helped to score 9 points (include 1 point in first half) and ended with 1 steal, 2 offensive rebounds and 1 block. And also, our key players such as Dan, Jason, Teck Meng, Marvin shoot with better consistency and had about 50% scoring rate. One of our youth players, Jia Wei has pot 3 out of 3 shots.
Luckily during the match, our Coach Guo Hui came and help to organize the team, constantly switching the team for better communication & feedback. Guo Hui stated that our team actually improved and has capabilities to win matches.
KNIGHTS, WE CAN DO IT !!!
MVP Calculation
MVP (Most Valuable Player) is a player that not only can score points effectively but also contribute in assists, with offensive & defensive plays such as rebound, steal, block, etc.
In the future for Yew Tee Knights, we will set a fundamental calculation for our MVP based on points system. At every match, one of our reserved players will help to mark down all the scores, plays, assists, etc.
- For Every Points Scored = Add 1 Points
- For Every Chance Scored = Add 5 Points
- For Every Assist = Add 3 Points
- For Every Chance Missed = Minus 5 Points
- For Every Block/Steal/Rebound = Add 3 Points
- For Every Foul = Minus 5 Points
- For Foul-Out = Minus 10 Points
For Example (Top 3 Scorers, Based On 29th Sep 07 Match Against Amigos)
Derrick Teo
Scored 9 Points (9)
6 Chances Scored (30)
4 Chances Missed (-20)
1 Steal (3)
2 Rebound (6)
1 Blocks (3)
2 Fouls (-10)
TOTAL : 21 Pts
Teck Meng
Scored 10 Points (10)
5 Chances Scored (25)
2 Chances Missed (-10)
0 Steal (0)
0 Rebound (0)
0 Blocks (0)
2 Fouls (-10)
TOTAL : 15 Pts
Dan Lee
Scored 8 Points (8)
4 Chances Scored (20)
4 Chances Missed (-20)
0 Steal (0)
0 Rebound (0)
0 Blocks (0)
3 Fouls (-15)
TOTAL : - 7 Pts
In the future for Yew Tee Knights, we will set a fundamental calculation for our MVP based on points system. At every match, one of our reserved players will help to mark down all the scores, plays, assists, etc.
- For Every Points Scored = Add 1 Points
- For Every Chance Scored = Add 5 Points
- For Every Assist = Add 3 Points
- For Every Chance Missed = Minus 5 Points
- For Every Block/Steal/Rebound = Add 3 Points
- For Every Foul = Minus 5 Points
- For Foul-Out = Minus 10 Points
For Example (Top 3 Scorers, Based On 29th Sep 07 Match Against Amigos)
Derrick Teo
Scored 9 Points (9)
6 Chances Scored (30)
4 Chances Missed (-20)
1 Steal (3)
2 Rebound (6)
1 Blocks (3)
2 Fouls (-10)
TOTAL : 21 Pts
Teck Meng
Scored 10 Points (10)
5 Chances Scored (25)
2 Chances Missed (-10)
0 Steal (0)
0 Rebound (0)
0 Blocks (0)
2 Fouls (-10)
TOTAL : 15 Pts
Dan Lee
Scored 8 Points (8)
4 Chances Scored (20)
4 Chances Missed (-20)
0 Steal (0)
0 Rebound (0)
0 Blocks (0)
3 Fouls (-15)
TOTAL : - 7 Pts
Monday, October 1, 2007
Team Players
Here is our list of players:
0. Brandon Peh
1. Jerome Pang
2. Jia Wei
3. Guo Liang
4. Dan Lee (Assistant Coach)
5. Alvin Yen
6. Teck Meng
7. Guo Hui (Coach)
8. Alvin Wu
9. Keng Guan
10. Marvin Pang
11. Jason He (Captain)
12. Jia Jun
13. Tzer Bang
14. Zi Xuan
15. Derrick Teo
0. Brandon Peh
1. Jerome Pang
2. Jia Wei
3. Guo Liang
4. Dan Lee (Assistant Coach)
5. Alvin Yen
6. Teck Meng
7. Guo Hui (Coach)
8. Alvin Wu
9. Keng Guan
10. Marvin Pang
11. Jason He (Captain)
12. Jia Jun
13. Tzer Bang
14. Zi Xuan
15. Derrick Teo
Welcome To Yew Tee Knights
Welcome To Yew Tee Knights Official Blog
Who Are Yew Tee Knights
Yew Tee Knights is a social basketball team, formed by close-knitted basketball kakis around Choa Chu Kang Crescent/Drive. Our home court (aka NEW COURT) is behind Block 690A of CCK Crescent, and while we usually at the court at night, the Knights trained on every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Hopefully this team will continue to be active for the next few years.
How It's Formed
Happens that our Team Manager, Peter Tan received an email from BBAXN inviting him to form a team to participate in the competition. As one of those active players on the New Court, Peter invited all his basketball kakis to form a team and sponsored 50% of the overall costs. We registered at the very last minute and quickly bought our team jersey from Queensway Shopping Centre (brand - Converse).
And the rest is history.
How To Join Us
Yew Tee Knights is mainly for players that stay (or used to stay) around Choa Chu Kang Crescent/Drive. We conduct training every week and if you wish to join in the training or enquire about joining the team, please come down personally to speak to our Team Manager (Peter), Team Captain (Jason) or Coaches (Dan & Guo Hui).
We also actively looking for freelance physio and photographer (or videographer), who could help out.
Sponsorship
Currently, Yew Tee Knights is sponsored by Virtual Office Singapore which is one of Singapore's leading virtual office provider.
There are other sponsorship opportunities:
This Blog...
This Blog will be about the game schedule (for those lazy players who don't wish to refer to BBAXN website), past game statistics, training schedule, players photos, etc.
I hope that Yew Tee Knights will be able to become one of the Top 3 of Division 2.
Who Are Yew Tee Knights
Yew Tee Knights is a social basketball team, formed by close-knitted basketball kakis around Choa Chu Kang Crescent/Drive. Our home court (aka NEW COURT) is behind Block 690A of CCK Crescent, and while we usually at the court at night, the Knights trained on every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Hopefully this team will continue to be active for the next few years.
How It's Formed
Happens that our Team Manager, Peter Tan received an email from BBAXN inviting him to form a team to participate in the competition. As one of those active players on the New Court, Peter invited all his basketball kakis to form a team and sponsored 50% of the overall costs. We registered at the very last minute and quickly bought our team jersey from Queensway Shopping Centre (brand - Converse).
And the rest is history.
How To Join Us
Yew Tee Knights is mainly for players that stay (or used to stay) around Choa Chu Kang Crescent/Drive. We conduct training every week and if you wish to join in the training or enquire about joining the team, please come down personally to speak to our Team Manager (Peter), Team Captain (Jason) or Coaches (Dan & Guo Hui).
We also actively looking for freelance physio and photographer (or videographer), who could help out.
Sponsorship
Currently, Yew Tee Knights is sponsored by Virtual Office Singapore which is one of Singapore's leading virtual office provider.
There are other sponsorship opportunities:
- Transportation (Chartered Bus)
- Bottled Drinks (12x 1.5L Bottles)
- Training T-Shirt (16 pcs with Printing)
This Blog...
This Blog will be about the game schedule (for those lazy players who don't wish to refer to BBAXN website), past game statistics, training schedule, players photos, etc.
I hope that Yew Tee Knights will be able to become one of the Top 3 of Division 2.
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