With national pride at stake and the possibility of global ranking at risk, the Barbados Gems did what the U-21 squad had failed to do one day earlier in the first of a two test series against Scotland last night ( 16 June) at the Sir Garfield Sobers Gymnasium.
The starting seven for Barbados should've been more commanding but it was clear that the attacking third lacked cohesion and understanding of ball placement. What continues to baffle me is how after all these years and so may games played together, seeing Lydia"Lebron" Bishop appears to be the hardest thing to do for our players. I believe that if Lydia didn't have the understanding that she had to assist with the transition of the ball into HER shooting circle,we would've been in trouble due to the inefficiency of her supporting cast.
There were some similarities to the U-21s however,e.g - spacial awareness,confusion in the center third, poor passing,etc. All these errors kept Scotland in control until the second half of the game when with fresher legs and knowing what had to be done, several telling changes were made by the local coach who went straight to the jugular of Scotland. Niceeeeeeeeee!
The negatives can and hopefully will be sorted out before the second test next week. Special kudos to Laurel who should continue with what aggression she brought to the game,Chekirah S who knows what she has to do ( HINT HINT), Lisa P and of course,Lydia"Lebron"Bishop, a tower of strength with the agility of a ballerina.
Well done to all concerned.
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