Diamonds match report by player of the match, Mary
Match report: Diamonds 22/09/24
We played a close match against Redditch Pearls yesterday morning coming out on top with the score 36-33.
Q1 began well, we were adjusting to their type of play which wasn’t helped by the weather but we started off in the lead. Our passing started off strong with excellent catching. We were able work the ball into the attacking D starting off the great shooting from both Chloe and Katie with brilliant offers from outside the D from Eliza.
During Q2 the weather got worse with more showers, but everyone kept in good spirits so we were able to bring the score up especially with Edie joining us as GD. A great tactic from Chloe was played excellently, she would drive out when the ball was near the D in order to give Katie room to go under the post the receive a pass which really put pressure on the Pearl’s defenders. With some impressive interceptions at our defensive end, this was our best quarter.
Q3 unfortunately Redditch pearls were able to close the score gap as we slowed the pace down to ensure less risk of injury as the court was very slippy now. However, at the attacking end there was more use of bounce passing which really threw off those tall defenders allowing us to keep our lead.
Q4 Here we saw the score come to a draw 30-30, the pressure heightened. We were able to lock in with the short sharp passing and quick changes of direction to easily carry the ball into our attacking D bringing the game back. The passing around the D before sending into either Chloe or Katie was very effective here and allowed us to score 3 in a row.
