The last competition Ex-UM played was in Carlsberg Cup in December of 2008. Since then till September of 2009, Ex-UM did not take part in any competition, mainly because I was so busy with work I only had time for UM.
Finally, in September 2009, we took part in Jenjarom Cup. We played 2 games. Lost both badly. Our performance was particularly bad in the 1st game. We were just so out of touch with competition game, we were totally lost in the 1st 5 minutes of the game (opponent, a young team, started on a 9-0 run!). It was a humbling experience.
UM took part in this competition too. They played better than Ex-UM but lost due to (1) strong opponent (2) lack of preparation as UM's 2009/2010 season was just starting.
Since Jenjarom, Ex-UM had been practicing (=social basketball) more diligently. Last month, Ex-UM took part in Klang Basketball League where we played a total of 5 games in the first round. I will provide a more detailed post on this competition in my next post. Since this competition started in December 2009 during which UM was on holiday, UM did not take part in this competition.
Currently both UM and Ex-UM are also taking part in Carlsberg Open 2009/2010, played at USJ 14 (Court 9), Subang Jaya. UM has already paid 2 games. Both losses but both well played, considering UM's lack of preparation again (just back from holidays and in the middle of SUKMUM). Ex-UM has played 1 game (vs OAE). Another loss, but Ex-UM's play continue to improve.
I will post the remaining schedule for Carlsberg Open in a separate post.
It is really evident and obvious that participation in competition games keeps our level of play high. Conversely, merely playing "social basketball" without competitive games really deteriorates our game.
We therefore must continue to take part in competitions as much and as often as possible.
Regards,
Coach Loke Yew
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