This week was full of games. On Tuesday we played against one of the international schools in Colombo, and on Friday and Saturday there was a small tournament organized by Mr. Shipley between 4 schools, Colombo International School, Asia International School, Gateway College and our school. So in total we got to play 6 matches this week.

This week was a really good opportunity for us to test what we have been practicing for about a month. We were definitely faced with challenges, specially on Friday and Saturday where we played 2 games and 3 games respectively. However, we really collaborated as a team and showed commitment and perseverance by playing to the best of our ability at all time on the court. These games made our strengths and areas for growth evident. As for the team strength, I believe it was adapting and quickly changing to different types of offense and defense, depending on the opponent’s tactics. Fast breaks were also seen to be our strength as well. As for the team weaknesses, they were probably the lack of communication, the judgments to pass or to shoot.  Guards cutting into the key was also seen less, and this is something that guards will need to work on.

On a personal level, my strengths were driving, handling and running the tactics that we were supposed to run. I was always aware of my positions on the court and also told others to adjust their position when they were out of position. As a point guard, I have also shown a leadership in the offense by telling other players to get opened and make passes. My weaknesses were driving layups and the judgement in terms of the passes that I made. I also realized that as a senior, I need to show a better leadership on and off the court to maintain the sportsmanship as well as to keep the team together as one. 

It was clear that we were playing better as we played more games. For example, the Saturday’s games were a lot better played compared to Friday’s. Each member has definitely developed or improved skills and also realized the strengths and weaknesses, which we can strive to improve in the remaining weeks until the SAISA tournament.