Play Off Practice!

Monday 10th March 2008
Won 49 - 30

The last round of matches prior to going into the play offs and although the placings were not at stake the preparation was essential. Mavericks pulled ahead at a furious rate in the first quarter only to be thwarted by strong defending and accurate shooting that produced a stale mate on the 15th minute. A change in the centre court brought Ann Marie Muller on for Mavericks and Karen Atkinson to centre – this created more space and quicker feeding into both shooters. However the game was about the ends both attacking units struggling to feed their shooters easily due to strong defending. .

The third quarter saw Monique Wood brought on as GA and Mavericks continued to create some flowing moves from turnovers in the defending third; the drive by Mavericks is something that the coaching team will be wanting to see in the Play offs

Going into the 4th quarter both teams made further changes and the final result was a win to Mavericks. Now the competition starts as the league is finished and the Play offs start : round 1 – Bath on Saturday means a must win if Mavericks are to get a second round where Loughborough or Northumbria will be waiting . Preparation for Saturday will be crucial and a great match is in store.