Training 140608: Somewhere over the Rainbow

Kompleks Belia: Great big place with a vending machine that actually works (something Red Crescent Headquarters does not have). That is, IF the court is available.

Which unfortunately was not the case last Saturday, although to compensate, the court outside could be used free of charge.

The ventilation was great, wind in hair (check Steven out!) and balls rolling everywhere, with even drains as a safety net all around the court.

Meaning the players spent half of training just picking up balls from a thankfully damp-ish drain.

Twenty-one players, including off-duty goalie Bryan (who doubled up as photographer; the headless pictures would be his), with three new players: Calvin, Kenneth (sandwiching Lawren below) and Soon Khai; also the long-missing Partiban.

All the drills centred on two main things: passing and movement. Passing was not quite up to level, with balls rolling anywhere and everywhere, but at least the players were moving.

Slow-paced and leisurely would be how to describe it, the trees surrounding the court just adding to

the beach atmosphere. Coach Jason also did not press the players too much, and he called for matchtime much earlier than normal.

With two very open goals, one would have thought that the goals would have come fast and furious. Not the case this time. Understanding between teammates was lacking, but enthusiasm certainly was not.

Then out of the dark doors

appeared... Oliver and Ter Min from Ztec 8cers Floorball Club, who invited Frontliners in for a short-notice friendly.

Gladly trooping in as to avoid the burning-hot sun, it turned out to be a good experience for the players although running out losers by a ton of goals, playing against a team devoid of ladies. Ztec's top players simply outclassed the Frontliners. A taste of what to come for next year's Penang League?

Great place for picnic, Kompleks Belia.