Word: trick
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...trick formations on the take-off which have proved so successful in the games this year worked poorly, but this failure was probably due to the familiarity of the second team with the formations. On free tries Griffiths made only one out of a possible seven baskets for the University team, and Miles missed four out of five for the second team...
...beginning of the second half, when the second team scored several baskets and fouls in succession, was decidedly weak. Captain Griffith's work was the best feature; his dodging and dribbling were fast, and his shooting, except on fouls, was accurate. Amberg at centre was effective in helping the trick formation from the toss-up; and, although his shooting was inaccurate, he was aggressive and was in the play all the time...
...afternoon by a score of 36 to 8. Both teams played the fastest game seen in the Gymnasium this year, but Harvard won by better team play and stronger defense. In all departments of the game the University team should the good effects of the week's practice. The trick formation from the toss-up worked well, and of the easy opportunities to score thus offered the University players took advantage. In passing and dribbling the work was fast and sure, while the defense was unusually strong. The tendency to slacken play towards the end, however, was still evident...
...general aggressiveness and all around play. In the game with Boston College on Monday the play was fast and accurate throughout the first half, but in the second half both teams committed many fouls by holding, and the play was listless. On Tuesday a long practice was held in trick formations from the toss-up, which were worked successfully against the second team. In this game, however, the University team had the same tendency to slacken play after gaining a decided lead. The practice of the two following nights was fast throughout and decidedly encouraging. In passing and shooting...
Since the game with Cornell on Thursday the work of the University team has been characterized by the same general improvement evident in that game. The play is more aggressive, the passing and play shooting more accurate, and the dribbling is surer. Several trick plays have been developed, which work very successfully in practice. Despite this great improvement in offensive work, the defense is still the strongest department. Burnham and Griffiths break away well, and when the ball is lost they are quick to cover...