Now, don't get any wrong ideas, please. We are talking about the rotation of players and their positions :-)
With rotation in place in semi-finals and finals, teams are coming up with all sort of strategies.
One of them includes players swap their position once the serve has been completed.
Archimedes did that in first semi final against Zeno.
Have a look as Sumit & Jadav exchange places like a well choreographed Farah Khan dance :-)
Showing posts with label Archimedes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Archimedes. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Semi Final 1 - Tortoise & Hare.
This was a do or die match. For this was the first semi-final. An interesting day with many a things happening in the ground.
Both Zeno and Archimedes looked formidable. Zeno's captain Harshal returned a day before from Bangalore[1].
The match began. The first set began as if Archimedes were in a tearing hurry to wrap up the match. They took a cool 11 - 1 lead. Too fast too furious. They marched past to 13 - 3
But Volleyball had a will of its own. Somehow Archimedes went in a shell. A shell from which they could never recover.
Zeno were getting things working for them. The score got tied at 17 - 17.
Zeno continued the momentum and won the first set 21 - 17.
Time for a break. Hemal, the official referee for the match decided this was a right time to "Express yourself".
Archimedes had to break even the second set to stay in contention. But Archimedes were in no mood for a fight. Two teams one goal. Same goal, actually. As if they were helping Zeno to win.
In the middle of all these things, the willful Volleyball decided to settle on top of a tree. As this picture says it all.
And then Archimedes lost track of the rotating order. No one knew who would serve next. It all helped Zeno as they cruised to 21 - 8 win.
In the end, Zeno were the tortoise. They were persistent. They won. Kachhua jalao, Archimedes bhagao.
[1] - We suspect he came back for the match. But it's all Hush Hush ! ;-)
Both Zeno and Archimedes looked formidable. Zeno's captain Harshal returned a day before from Bangalore[1].
The match began. The first set began as if Archimedes were in a tearing hurry to wrap up the match. They took a cool 11 - 1 lead. Too fast too furious. They marched past to 13 - 3
But Volleyball had a will of its own. Somehow Archimedes went in a shell. A shell from which they could never recover.
Zeno were getting things working for them. The score got tied at 17 - 17.
Zeno continued the momentum and won the first set 21 - 17.
Time for a break. Hemal, the official referee for the match decided this was a right time to "Express yourself".
Archimedes had to break even the second set to stay in contention. But Archimedes were in no mood for a fight. Two teams one goal. Same goal, actually. As if they were helping Zeno to win.
In the middle of all these things, the willful Volleyball decided to settle on top of a tree. As this picture says it all.
And then Archimedes lost track of the rotating order. No one knew who would serve next. It all helped Zeno as they cruised to 21 - 8 win.
In the end, Zeno were the tortoise. They were persistent. They won. Kachhua jalao, Archimedes bhagao.
[1] - We suspect he came back for the match. But it's all Hush Hush ! ;-)
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Punchlines - Archimedes !
Teams are coming up with cool punchline for their players. Here is for Archimedes.
Gunjan
"Mr. Perfect" An ace volley player, fantastic lifter, a play who can clear each and every ball from anywhere in the court and one who will dive to any end of the court to clear the ball…A key player and captain of team. Full of confidence and great motivation for the team
Rinkal
"Wrinkle free" player with good smash to serve, Handles the center net position. He has every shot in his style. Comfortable at any place of the ground. Key member for the team.
Mitul
All-rounder player with smile forever, perfect at any position with wonderful game. Extra ordinary game by him in each and every game.
Sumit
"Lambu" IT person with jumping around nets to grab points from opposition. He applies computer mind in the game too. Perfect with every shot.
Chirag
"Chhotu" player of the team with always underarm play. Precision is the key for him. Game with sweet smile always. Great play.
Jadav
"Cool" Banda, speechless always, but having a wonderful game that makes opposition speechless. Playing near net normally, excellent game by him.
Rahul
Again a "cool" one. Debut player had a cracking entry to world of volleyball. Full of Energy to make Archimedes wins. Playing like a champion every time.
Shaileshbhai
The man with "Power”. Over arm play is specialty of him. Able to play at any place of the ground. Nice game and nice support.
Vishaka
Another Debut player, still to perform, but motivation support and her enthusiasm of the game make Archimedes proud.
Gunjan
"Mr. Perfect" An ace volley player, fantastic lifter, a play who can clear each and every ball from anywhere in the court and one who will dive to any end of the court to clear the ball…A key player and captain of team. Full of confidence and great motivation for the team
Rinkal
"Wrinkle free" player with good smash to serve, Handles the center net position. He has every shot in his style. Comfortable at any place of the ground. Key member for the team.
Mitul
All-rounder player with smile forever, perfect at any position with wonderful game. Extra ordinary game by him in each and every game.
Sumit
"Lambu" IT person with jumping around nets to grab points from opposition. He applies computer mind in the game too. Perfect with every shot.
Chirag
"Chhotu" player of the team with always underarm play. Precision is the key for him. Game with sweet smile always. Great play.
Jadav
"Cool" Banda, speechless always, but having a wonderful game that makes opposition speechless. Playing near net normally, excellent game by him.
Rahul
Again a "cool" one. Debut player had a cracking entry to world of volleyball. Full of Energy to make Archimedes wins. Playing like a champion every time.
Shaileshbhai
The man with "Power”. Over arm play is specialty of him. Able to play at any place of the ground. Nice game and nice support.
Vishaka
Another Debut player, still to perform, but motivation support and her enthusiasm of the game make Archimedes proud.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Day 5 & 6 - Apocalypse Now !
Four fantastic matches lined up on this Saturday (12th May) and Sunday (13th May). This weekend was the week of survival.
This weekend was suppose to decide which Scientist will qualify for the semi-finals. For the Philosophers, it was a matter of who will top the pool.
The Socratians and the disciples of Aristotle had a play-off on Day 5. Aristotle won 15 - 13, 15 - 13. The Socratians end up last but they were not the least.
Archimedes had a match with Pythagoras. Archimedes had to win this match to stay in contention for the berth in semi-final. They rose to the occasion and won 15 - 9, 15 - 4.
This had all the edge-of-the-seat excitement and resulting into a cliff-hanger with Archimedes now at 10 points, Copernicus at 10 points and Galileo at 5 points.
The sunday match between Copernicus and Galileo was crucial. If Galileo wins with a bonus point there would be a 3-way tie between Archimedes, Copernicus and Galileo.
The suspense in Scientists group stayed a little longer on Sunday as the Philosophers had played first. Plato and Zeno played without any pressure as they had booked their berths for semi-finals. In the end, it was Zeno who continued its unbeaten streak with the 15 - 12, 12 - 15, 15 - 7. Plato finishes second in the pool.
The scientists' lab was in the last phase of its experimentation. Today, two Scientists remained in the race. The last league match decided the fate when Copernicus who were minus their captain and short of one player won a hard-fought battle with Galileo. Copernicus cemented their top position in the group by winning 15 - 12, 17 - 15.
Copernicus also favoured Archimedes as Archimedes ends up second in the pool.
The final scores are updated in the Scoreboard.
This weekend was suppose to decide which Scientist will qualify for the semi-finals. For the Philosophers, it was a matter of who will top the pool.
The Socratians and the disciples of Aristotle had a play-off on Day 5. Aristotle won 15 - 13, 15 - 13. The Socratians end up last but they were not the least.
Archimedes had a match with Pythagoras. Archimedes had to win this match to stay in contention for the berth in semi-final. They rose to the occasion and won 15 - 9, 15 - 4.
This had all the edge-of-the-seat excitement and resulting into a cliff-hanger with Archimedes now at 10 points, Copernicus at 10 points and Galileo at 5 points.
The sunday match between Copernicus and Galileo was crucial. If Galileo wins with a bonus point there would be a 3-way tie between Archimedes, Copernicus and Galileo.
The suspense in Scientists group stayed a little longer on Sunday as the Philosophers had played first. Plato and Zeno played without any pressure as they had booked their berths for semi-finals. In the end, it was Zeno who continued its unbeaten streak with the 15 - 12, 12 - 15, 15 - 7. Plato finishes second in the pool.
The scientists' lab was in the last phase of its experimentation. Today, two Scientists remained in the race. The last league match decided the fate when Copernicus who were minus their captain and short of one player won a hard-fought battle with Galileo. Copernicus cemented their top position in the group by winning 15 - 12, 17 - 15.
Copernicus also favoured Archimedes as Archimedes ends up second in the pool.
The final scores are updated in the Scoreboard.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Day 3 - The quest continues !
This is where the actual fun begins. Archimedes had lost to Copernicus. They had to win today to be in contention. So was the case with Socrates. Having lost to Plato, it was do or die situation for them.
Our satta bazaar could not predict which side the volleyball will fall. 50 - 50 chances for Zeno and Socrates. And Archimedes might just upset Galileo, the bazaar said.
The day began with the battle of Archimedes and Galileo. Galileo did not have their captain Hemal and it cost them dearly. Archimedes rose to the occasion and yes, they did get their Eureka ! moment to win comfortably with 15 - 6, 15 - 8.
The second big match of the day was between Socrates and Zeno. In Socrates, it was return of the Maaru Chhu man, Vishal Jaani. But if there was any doubt that yesterday's win of Zenoids was any fluke, it was all buried deep down in that court. A grueling battle that last over an hour and spanned over three sets saw that Zeno are at the top of the Philosophers with two win. Pop philosophy, anyone ?
Zenoids played like true champions and came back after losing the first set to win 10-15, 15 - 11, 15 - 10.
With so many upsets and victories, the championship is wide wide open. Who will make it to the last four, the quest continues !
The scores are available over here
Our satta bazaar could not predict which side the volleyball will fall. 50 - 50 chances for Zeno and Socrates. And Archimedes might just upset Galileo, the bazaar said.
The day began with the battle of Archimedes and Galileo. Galileo did not have their captain Hemal and it cost them dearly. Archimedes rose to the occasion and yes, they did get their Eureka ! moment to win comfortably with 15 - 6, 15 - 8.
The second big match of the day was between Socrates and Zeno. In Socrates, it was return of the Maaru Chhu man, Vishal Jaani. But if there was any doubt that yesterday's win of Zenoids was any fluke, it was all buried deep down in that court. A grueling battle that last over an hour and spanned over three sets saw that Zeno are at the top of the Philosophers with two win. Pop philosophy, anyone ?
Zenoids played like true champions and came back after losing the first set to win 10-15, 15 - 11, 15 - 10.
With so many upsets and victories, the championship is wide wide open. Who will make it to the last four, the quest continues !
The scores are available over here
Monday, April 23, 2007
The Beginning - Day 1
What a beginning it was !
An awesome start with a 3 set grueling battle between Socrates and Plato.
Plato won 2 - 1
In other match of the day,
between Archimedes and Copernicus,
Copernicus won 2-0
The results and some photos are available here at our Scoreboard.
Sincere thanks to Gunjan, Hemal, Dhaval, Umang, Umesh, Vinit, Natwar, Pratik, Rinkal for officiating in the matches and supporting the officials of the game.
An awesome start with a 3 set grueling battle between Socrates and Plato.
Plato won 2 - 1
In other match of the day,
between Archimedes and Copernicus,
Copernicus won 2-0
The results and some photos are available here at our Scoreboard.
Sincere thanks to Gunjan, Hemal, Dhaval, Umang, Umesh, Vinit, Natwar, Pratik, Rinkal for officiating in the matches and supporting the officials of the game.
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