I'm not sure how many of you realize just how close we came last night to allowing RF Munroe a chance to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.I know I preach "run-run-run" at every opportunity (which is our strength), but there are also times when we need to slow it down and burn as much clock as we can. The final four minutes of last night's game was one of those times.
One of the parents made the comment that the team seemed so amped up and ready to run that you almost have to pull the plug to get them to stop.
I agree.
The most difficult thing to master in an emotionally charged game is "self-discipline." We have to be able to control our thoughts and our actions, even when it seems irresistable, like the 3-pointer from the top of the key last night after I had called for spreading it out and burning clock five or six different times. Had that shot missed and Munroe got the rebound I would have probably gone ballistic.
Basketball is one of the few sports where momentum can change in a heartbeat. We only won by 9 points and a good team can easily score 9 points inside of 60 seconds. I know because we've done it on more than one occasion.
RF Munroe is a good team, regardless of the way they played last night. Their late game rally of six unanswered points against our defense is testament to that.
Know when to run...and know when to show some self-discipline.
4:13
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