Cool Cubs thrilling win

John chats to the boys before the game.

Wow! What a win at North Sydney.
The club game against a much taller and older team came right down to the wire. The cubs are mostly nine and early 10s are playing in under-12s.
This game was won on defence. It was clear that the coach had worked on that facet of the game at training.
Addam's passing and rebounding were good, though he did hover on the outside at times looking for the jump shot a little too much, especially because he is the tallest player on the team.
The game was tight for the first half with just a couple of goals in it each way.
Early in the second half our opposition skipped ahead by six to eight points. It looked like it was over.
But then the boys came up with some stops and with quick passing they managed to get some goals.
Addam came on and took the ball wide out on the left side. He faked up opponents who were doubling him, did a step and dribble and then shot a deep jumper, close to the three-point line with lovely form that swished through. The boys took the lead.
There were just two points in it with 30 seconds to go and some top defence saw the Cubs come away with a well deserved, fighting win.
The other team was naturally upset, but it was such an entertaining game that they should be just as proud of how they played. Not many of the parents knew who had won when the final whistle blew because all eyes were on the court not the scoreboard.
Even if the boys had lost, it was a fantastic effort and we would have all been just as proud of them.
Addam was unlucky with his jump shots in this game, hitting two from seven, as most of them failed to roll. He did a beautful right hand hook ( he is generally a left hand shooter) after a rebound also in the second half. Once again his passing was beautiful and there were a number of assists that came from his long and accurate throws.
His defence is improving. If e could just get up and down the court faster he would be unstoppable. Hopefully that will come with age and effort.
Today we have the trials, and we will find out who is in the North Sydney squad. The divisions will be decided in December.
I'll let you know if Addam makes the first cut today.
Seeya
Alvin